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Violinist 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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Double bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku steps down as Chineke! artistic director
Nwanoku founded the ensemble in 2015
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The Strad Calendar 2027: c.1725 'Da Vinci' Stradivari violin
One of two Stradivari violins named after the Renaissance genius, the c.1725 'Da Vinci'is played by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's David Coucheron
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Fundraiser launched for Utah violinist detained by ICE
Violinist John Shin's wife is raising funds for the expensive legal process required to bring him home
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TwoSet Violin 'ends chapter' after eleven years
The violin comedy duo made the announcement on social media on Monday afternoon
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The Strad Shop - subscriptions, back issues, posters, books and more
The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890. Our online shop includes past issues, subscriptions, a fantastic selection of instrument posters for luthiers and enthusiasts, plus a number of books, guides and magazine supplements. For
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DaPonte Quartet fired by its board
The nonprofit organisation, originally founded to support concerts and programming of the quartet and handle finances, last week informed the quartet their positions as salaried musicians had been eliminated
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