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V.com weekend vote: Have you ever won, or lost, a competition?

V.com weekend vote: Have you ever won, or lost, a competition?

By Laurie Niles: Violin competitions are on my mind, after writing an article earlier this week about the attitudes - both positive and toxic - that can surround competitions in general. When I've spoken to well-known violinists who have won prestigious violin competitions, quite a few of them told me that the road to victory was paved with loss - for example, in a very early interview with Ray Chen, he said, "I have entered many competitions -…Read Article
For the Record, Op. 336: Nancy Zhou, Chiaroscuro Quartet, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
Madison, Wisconsin · Madison

For the Record, Op. 336: Nancy Zhou, Chiaroscuro Quartet, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

By Laurie Niles: Welcome to "For the Record," Violinist.com's weekly roundup of new releases of recordings by violinists, violists, cellists and other classical musicians. We hope it helps you keep track of your favorite artists, as well as find some new ones to add to your listening! Click on the highlighted links to obtain each album or learn more about the artists. Violinist Nancy Zhou. Photo by Titilayo Ayangade. Stories (re)Traced Nancy Zho…Read Article
The Week in Reviews, Op. 503: Hilary Hahn, Gidon Kremer, Chee-Yun
San Francisco, California · San Francisco

The Week in Reviews, Op. 503: Hilary Hahn, Gidon Kremer, Chee-Yun

By Laurie Niles: In an effort to promote the coverage of live violin performance, Violinist.com each week presents links to reviews of notable concerts and recitals around the world. Click on the highlighted links to read the entire reviews. Hilary Hahn takes a bow with San Francisco Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen. Photo by Kristen Loken, courtesy San Francisco Symphony. Hilary Hahn performed Beethoven�s Violin Concerto with the San …Read Article

The Week in Reviews, Op. 502: Charles Yang, Isabelle Faust, Leonidas Kavakos

By Laurie Niles: In an effort to promote the coverage of live violin performance, Violinist.com each week presents links to reviews of notable concerts and recitals around the world. Click on the highlighted links to read the entire reviews. Composer Kris Bowers and violinist Charles Yang. Charles Yang performed Kris Bowers� Violin Concerto "For a Younger Self" with the Utah Symphony.Utah Arts Review: "Yang captured the essence of the work with…Salt Lake City · Salt Lake CityRead Article

For the Record, Op. 334: Himari; cellist Pablo Ferrández

By Laurie Niles: Welcome to "For the Record," Violinist.com's weekly roundup of new releases of recordings by violinists, violists, cellists and other classical musicians. We hope it helps you keep track of your favorite artists, as well as find some new ones to add to your listening! Click on the highlighted links to obtain each album or learn more about the artists. Violinist Himari Yoshimura. Photo by Meredith Truax, courtesy Decca. Himari Hi…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

University of Charleston earns 10-year reaccreditation

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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - Hard work is paying off at the University of Charleston! University staff announced UC has earned a 10-year reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. This means UC has met every standard set by the HLC's rigorous Criteria for Accreditation, extending its accreditation through the 2034-2035 academic year. University President Mary Roth says this achievement reflects the school's mission of preparing students for…Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonSee the Story

V.com weekend vote: How do you feel after a recital or major performance?

By Laurie Niles: It's the end of the season, end of the school year: peak time for big concerts and recitals that feel like a culmination to the year. Yesterday, I had my studio recital, with about a dozen of my students. It felt great, I was so proud of all of them - the work they did, the progress, and the music! But then - what comes after the Big Performance? Sometimes, it's a big let-down. I was scrolling around on Instragram, and I have to…Read Article

For the Record, Op. 333: Lea Birringer; Lisa Batiashvili; Emma Jane Lloyd

By Laurie Niles: Welcome to "For the Record," Violinist.com's weekly roundup of new releases of recordings by violinists, violists, cellists and other classical musicians. We hope it helps you keep track of your favorite artists, as well as find some new ones to add to your listening! Click on the highlighted links to obtain each album or learn more about the artists. Violinist Leah Birringer. Photo by FANDEL Foto & Design. Sibelius - J�rnefelt …Frankfurt · FrankfurtRead Article

The Cleveland Orchestra Hires Dover Quartet's Joel Link as New Concertmaster

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Music director Franz Welser-Möst has selected the next person to lead The Cleveland Orchestra's first violin section. Joel Link has been appointed as concertmaster.Cleveland, Ohio · ClevelandSee the Story

Interview with William Hagen: From Suzuki Violin to the World Stage

By Laurie Niles: In early May when he was in Southern California to play Max Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the Pasadena Symphony, violinist William Hagen sat down with a group of Suzuki teachers to talk about his violin journey: from being a Suzuki kid, to studying at The Colburn School, to the world stage as a soloist. Violinist William Hagen, with the 1732 Strad violin he plays, and Violinist.com's Laurie Niles. The gathering was sponsore…Los Angeles, California · Los AngelesRead Article

Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival 2025: a celebration of 20 years of musical excellence

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By Laurie Niles: Congratulations to the winners in the 52st annual Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, in which dozens of ensembles from around the world competed last weekend (May 9-11) at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana! Out of 59 competing ensembles from around the world, Katarina String Quartet, from The Juilliard School in New York City, won the Grand Prize Medal ($15,000 award) as well as the Gold Medal in the Senior St…Entertainment · StellenboschSee the Story

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