All olympics articles
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BlogsComposing music for the 2026 Winter Olympics: Andrea Farri
The musical director for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony speaks about the guiding concept of ‘Armonia’ or harmony, plus how string act as connective tissue between tradition and modernity
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NewsBras, travel woes, Olympian string players, and the end of TwoSet Violin: The Strad 2024 news round-up
We take a look at a selection of news stories from 2024 that put string players in headlines, often in unexpected ways
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BlogsWhen it rains, it pours: what do you do when your instrument gets drenched?
Plenty of advice exists on how to prevent moisture on your instrument – but what do you do if your precious tools of the trade get unexpectedly soaked? Cellist Davina Shum reflects on the soggy experiences of the French National Orchestra at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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BlogsVictor le Masne: how I composed the official theme for the Olympics
The musical director and composer of the official musical theme for the Paris 2024 Olympics shares his insights on creating a work that celebrates and reflects the excellence and dedication of athletes
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NewsThe musical pride of France: The Capuçon brothers’ Olympic journey (so far!)
Following French cellist Gautier Capucon’s recent performance in front of the Olympic lantern, here’s a look at the brother duo’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games’ preparations
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NewsViolinist Vanessa Mae awarded defamation damages over skiing fix claims
The International Ski Federation had banned the Olympian for four years
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NewsViolinist-turned-Olympian Vanessa-Mae appeals against four-year skiing ban
The artist called the International Ski Federation’s ruling of score manipulation ‘nonsensical’
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NewsViolinist-turned-Olympian Vanessa-Mae banned from skiing for four years
The International Ski Federation ruled that the athlete’s qualifying scores were manipulated
