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VC LIVE | 2022 Cooper International Competition

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - August 15, 2022 0

We're coming to you from Oberlin, Ohio, for the eleventh annual Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition. Founded in 2010,...

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VC GIVEAWAY | Win 1 of 5 Signed Copies of Cellist Alisa Weilerstein's "Beethoven Cello Sonatas" CD

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - August 15, 2022 0

In their newest album, cellist Alisa Weilerstein and pianist Inon Barnatan perform Beethoven's five cello sonatas — works that have been a consistent...

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New York's Kaufman Music Center Presents Concert of Diverse Composers

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - August 15, 2022 0

A concert featuring works by diverse composers will be held at New York's Kaufman Music Center, hosted by the...

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Illinois Philharmonic Renews Music Director Stilian Kirov's Contract

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - August 15, 2022 0

Conductor Stilian Kirov will stay at the helm of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) for another four years, on...

Cellist Sydney Lee Wins Meadowmount School of Music Inaugural Gurrena Fellowship

Classical Music News August 12, 2022

Bard College Conservatory of Music Announces Composers in Residence

Classical Music News August 11, 2022

New-York Based Argus Quartet Welcomes New Cellist

Classical Music News August 11, 2022

Conductor Eric Jacobsen to Step Down from Greater Bridgeport Symphony

Classical Music News August 11, 2022

Taiwan’s Taipei Performing Arts Center Opens

Classical Music News August 11, 2022

The Florida Orchestra and Musicians' Union Ratify New Contract

Classical Music News August 11, 2022

Conductor Larry Rachleff has Died, Aged 67

Classical Music News August 10, 2022

STOLEN VIOLIN | 1896 Léon Fischesser Violin Stolen in Cape Town

STOLEN ALERTS August 10, 2022

Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces Resident Fellows

Classical Music News August 10, 2022

International Society of Bassists Names Inaugural Jane Little Scholarship Recipient

Classical Music News August 10, 2022

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VC YOUNG ARTIST | Cellist Sophia Bacelar — "A 21st Century Artist Destined to Leave Her Own Very Colorful Mark"

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - August 3, 2022 0

A graduate of The Juilliard School Pre-College, the Conservatoire de Paris, and the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin, where she studied with Minhye...

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PAGANINI POV | Violinist Sean Lee — Paganini Solo Caprice No. 8

PAGANINI POV December 15, 2021

PAGANINI POV | Violinist Sean Lee — Paganini Solo Caprice No. 7

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PAGANINI POV | Violinist Sean Lee — Paganini Solo Caprice No. 6

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL | Zenetta Drew on Finding Your Own Voice as A Leader

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OUT NOW | VC Young Artist Kevin Zhu's "The Dvořák Album"

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AUDITION | Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France — Co-Principal Double Bass Position

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STOLEN VIOLIN | 1896 Léon Fischesser Violin Stolen in Cape Town

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ON THIS DAY | Hungarian Composer Béla Bartók Was Born in 1881

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VC 20 Questions with Violinist Pekka Kuusisto

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VC AMA | "Ask Me Anything" - With Violinist Jennifer Koh

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VC INSTA TAKEOVER | Violinist Lara St John – Live From Quarantine in New York City [INSIDER]

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VC DESERT ISLAND DOWNLOADS | Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's Todd Phillips - '5 Recordings I Can’t Live Without'

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VC HEROES | VC Artist Violinist Noah Bendix Balgley's Hero: Mauricio Fuks [WATCH NOW]

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VC INTERVIEW | Barbash JS Bach Competition Jury Member, Robert Mealy

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VC GIVEAWAY | Win 1 of 5 Signed Copies of Cellist Alisa Weilerstein's "Beethoven Cello Sonatas" CD

VC GIVEAWAY August 15, 2022

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LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY - WITH VIOLIST JESUS RODOLFO

August 28, 2021 | We’re coming to you from the HighLineNine, in New York City, with Spanish-born violist Jesus Rodolfo | Rodolfo’s new album “Remembering Russia” will be released on PENTATONE on October 10th

FROM NEW YORK CITY - WITH THE LEONARD BERNSTEIN OFFICE

August 25, 2021 | Legendary American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein was born on this day in 1918 | Known for his numerous stage and orchestral works, he is referred to as one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history | Photo is courtesy of the Leonard Bernstein Office

LIVE FROM RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - WITH VIOLINS OF HOPE

August 17, 2021 | ‘Violins of Hope’ is on display at the Virginia Holocaust Museum, telling the remarkable tale of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust | Running until October 24, ‘Violins of Hope’ will be on display at three museums in Richmond, Virginia | The project has plans to travel around the United States over the next year

LIVE FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - WITH SILKROAD

August 12, 2021 | We’re coming to you from the 2021 Silkroad's Global Musician Workshop in partnership with the New England Conservatory | Silkroad, founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, emphasizes new music, social initiatives, and educational partnership

LIVE FROM VENICE, ITALY - WITH LIVIO DE MARCHI

August 6, 2021 | Designed by Venetian sculptor Livio De Marchi in collaboration with the Venice Development Consortium, "Noah's Violin" is set to sail the canals of Venice this September | Measured at 12 meters, the giant violin celebrates the city's rich musical history | A year in the making, the violin symbolizes 'the rebirth of Venice' post-pandemic

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LIVE FROM BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - WITH CONDUCTOR IVAN FISCHER & THE BUDAPEST FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

August 30, 2021 | Conductor Iván Fischer received his third COVID-19 vaccine shot during the Budapest Festival Orchestra's open-air concert while conducting | The world-renowned conductor aims to encourage vaccination in Hungary, and raise awareness to the importance of fighting the epidemic | Orchestra members also participated in this initiative by taking quick self-tests during the concert without the music ever stopping

LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY - WITH NICK KENDALL, CHARLES YANG, AND RANAAN MEYER

August 23, 2021 | We’re coming to you from the final performance of Lincoln Center’s Lincoln Center Restart Stages ‘Continuum at Jaffe Drive’ — curated by artist in residence, violinist Nick Kendall | This performance features Nick’s own group, Time for Three, with VC Artist and violinist Charles Yang Music and bassist Ranaan Meyer

LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

August 20, 2021 | 5 years in the making, the scenic state-of-the-art year-round waterfront The Shell at Jacob’s Park seats up to 10,000 guests and will serve as the new permanent outdoor home of The San Diego Symphony | The opening weekend gala celebration marks the opening of the shell, the orchestra’s return from COVID, and the launch of their new season

LIVE FROM SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - WITH THE SALZBURG FESTIVAL

August 7, 2021 | We're coming to you from the 2021 Salzburg Festival, in Salzburg, Austria, for the opening concert series 'Ouverture Spirituelle,' with this year's theme of peace | Running until the 31st of August the festival features an array of opera, theatre and concert performances

LIVE FROM ROSENDAL, NORWAY - WITH VC YOUNG ARTIST JOHAN DALENE AND FRIENDS

August 7, 2021 | We’re coming to you from the Rosendal Chamber Music Festival this week, amongst the spectacular natural landscapes of the fjord, glacier, mountains, and waterfalls | VC Young Artist Johan Dalene will be performing Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major with festival founder and pianist Leif Ove Andsnes

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