All injury articles
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BlogsNot just the notes: the missing links in injury prevention for musicians
Hamed Erfani, Yasaman Seif and Hal Grossman outline strategies for musicians to keep their physical and mental wellbeing in check for optimum practice and performance
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NewsViolinist Hilary Hahn withdraws from the Proms due to injury
Violinist Isabelle Faust steps in to play Dvořák’s Violin Concerto, with Hahn out of action until at least November
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Premium ❘ FeatureString players and injury: playing through the pain?
Violinist and teacher Philippa Bunting explores the – often extreme – impact that an injury can have on a musician, how the industry is dealing with the issue and what musicians can do to help themselves
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NewsHilary Hahn withdraws from Munich Philharmonic concerts due to nerve injury
Violinists Clara-Jumi Kang and Esther Yoo step in as soloists
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NewsHilary Hahn withdraws from all concerts through November
Hilary Hahn has withdrawn from her US tour with the Berlin Philharmonic and all other engagements through the end of November
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BlogsBack on stage after a shoulder injury: violinist Virgil Boutellis-Taft
Virgil Boutellis-Taft looks ahead to performances at the Berlin Philharmonie and Carnegie Hall in the coming weeks, after a shoulder injury forced him to take a two-year break from playing. Here, he shares his methods of rehabilitation and preparation, as well as perspectives gained away from his violin
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Blogs8 tips for good muscular health as a performer
Looking after your body is the key to meeting the physical demands of a busy performance lifestyle, writes violinist Davina Clarke
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Article‘Maximum exposure’ and injury prevention: the basics
In an article from our archive, former Minnesota Orchestra principal cellist Janet Horvath introduces a concept that might help you play better for longer
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Focus7 warming up and cooling down exercises for musicians
Suggested warm-ups prior to playing and cool-down stretches following performance and/or practice
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Premium ❘ FeatureViolinist David Juritz on overcoming a painful shoulder injury
The London-based instrumentalist was helped by physiotherapy and Pilates
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NewsJanine Jansen reveals arm injury as cause for cancellations
‘Full recovery and return to stage expected soon’ according to a statement from the violinist
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Premium ❘ FeatureLondon Symphony Orchestra violinist Lennox Mackenzie on treating a shoulder injury
A delay in getting an accurate diagnosis only exacerbated the violinist’s shoulder problem
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NewsGautier Capuçon withdraws from concerts due to shoulder injury
The French cellist today announced that he will be taking a break from performance until mid-August
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NewsViolinist Kyung Wha Chung postpones 2016 UK tour due to finger injury
The Korean musician was due to perform at London's Barbican on 26 October
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NewsViolinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja withdraws from concerts due to injury
The Moldovan musician is suffering from tendonitis
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News2Cellos cancel US tour due to injury
Stjepan Hauser of the cello duo has damaged his neck, according to a statement
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FocusDouble bassist Leon Bosch on avoiding back and finger injuries
The musician was forced to listen to his body to prevent the recurrence of back and finger issues
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NewsViolinist Hilary Hahn returns to the stage after a four-month absence
The star performer was recovering from a muscle injury
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BlogsRe-launching a performing career after injury
Cellist Corinne Morris writes about how she regained her playing career and a foothold in the marketplace after a five-year gap
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NewsViolinist Hilary Hahn cancels yet further concerts
The star soloist is continuing to recover from a muscle injury
