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NewsDanish Quartet cancels Wigmore Hall date following injury
Violinist’s dislocated shoulder forces cancellation of the ensemble’s sold-out 23 September concert
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NewsViolinist wins the 2026 Concertino Praga’s keyboard and strings division
US–Japanese violinist Lin Tokura receives the first prize scholarship of €5,000 and a recording opportunity
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NewsDouble bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku steps down as Chineke! artistic director
Nwanoku founded the ensemble in 2015
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NewsViolinist and educator Vijay Gupta appointed scholar-in-residence at New England Conservatory
The Street Symphony founder will mentor students and lead a fellowship exploring music’s role in underserved communities
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NewsViatores Quartet receives the 2026 Hans Gál Ensemble Prize
The quartet wins €16,000 and concert engagements
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NewsFour string players join the Minnesota Orchestra
Three violists, including an assistant principal, and one cellist will begin in their roles this autumn
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NewsDouble bass reported stolen in Tottenham Hale
A distinctive double bass with a removable neck, stored in a black soft case, is believed to have been stolen from the Tottenham Hale, Seven Sisters or Lea River area between 10 and 17 September
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News13-year-old cellist to receive 2026 Usedom Music Prize
Charlotte Melkonian will receive €5,000 at the opening concert of the 2026 Usedom Music Festival, where she will also perform as soloist
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NewsScottish Chamber Orchestra appoints new leader
Serbian violinist Bogdan Božović assumes the role
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis October 2026: Orchestral concerts in record summer heat
The numerous heatwaves that took place across Europe this summer affected all kinds of cultural events – with orchestras suffering just as much, if not more, from the scorching weather
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NewsThe Aviv Quartet signs with MKI Artists
The news comes ahead of the ensemble’s tour to North America later this year
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NewsSalon de Virtuosi career grant recipients announced for 2026
Three violinists, a trio and a quartet are among this year’s winners
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NewsQueensland Symphony Orchestra appoints assistant principal cello
Shuhei Lawson assumes the role, having previously served in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
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NewsFormer Austin Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Vincent Frittelli has died
The violinist, who joined the orchestra in 1982, was 85
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NewsFormer concertmaster with Parkinson’s raises £10K for cat charity
John Doig completed the Kelvingrove Park 5K walk, smashing his initial fundraising target of £2,000
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NewsFounding cellist departs the Isidore Quartet
Cellist Joshua McClendon leaves the ensemble to pursue new career
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NewsFrancesca Dego appointed as 2026–27 Wigmore Hall artist in residence
The violinist will feature in a three-concert series during the season
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NewsFundraiser launched after fire destroys 1704 Guarneri cello and family home
A fire has destroyed Tanya and Gerald Carey’s family home, along with instruments and personal items
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NewsWinners announced for the 2026 UCT Strings Competition
South African cellist Nicola McLachlan receives the senior division first prize of ZAR 40,000 (£1,800)
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NewsObituary: cellist Bruno Schrecker
The former member of the Allegri Quartet was one of Casals’ last pupils
