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THROWBACK THURSDAY | Vladimir Spivakov Performs Bach Violin Concerto No. 1

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - September 23, 2021 0

Spivakov performs all three movements of Bach's Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor with the Moscow Virtuosi, which...

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Violinist and Conductor James M. Orent has Died, Aged 67

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - September 23, 2021 0

A frequent guest conductor of the Boston Pops, Ohrent was often referred to as the ensemble's unofficial assistant conductor. Pops...

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Canada’s Orchestre Métropolitain Conducting Academy Announces Participants

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - September 23, 2021 0

Based in Montreal, Quebec, Orchestre Métropolitain (OM) and its artistic director and principal conductor, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, have introduced the...

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Tretyakov Violin Competition Announces Second Round Candidates

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - September 22, 2021 0

Held every two years with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Government...

Composer Thomas Adès Writes New Violin Concerto for Anne-Sophie Mutter

Classical Music News September 22, 2021

NEW TO YOUTUBE | Hilary Hahn Performs Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor

NEW TO YOUTUBE September 22, 2021

VC GIVEAWAY | Win 1 of 5 Signed Copies of VC Artists Tessa Lark and Nikki Chooi's New CD "The Four Seasons"

VC GIVEAWAY September 22, 2021

English Touring Opera Not Renewing Some Freelance Contracts Over Diversity Concerns

Classical Music News September 22, 2021

VC LIVE | Washington Arts Ensemble's Inaugural Concert

VC LIVE September 21, 2021

Candidates Announced for Hannover’s All-New 2021 Joachim International Violin Competition

Classical Music News September 21, 2021

2021 Primrose International Viola Competition Announces Live Round Competitors

Classical Music News September 21, 2021

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

PAGANINI POV September 21, 2021

Conductor Sergiu Celibidache's Life Featured in Upcoming Film

Classical Music News September 21, 2021

San Francisco Symphony Adds to Conducting Roster

Classical Music News September 21, 2021

NEW MUSIC TUESDAY | Composer Tan Dun's New Double Concerto

VC NEW MUSIC TUESDAY September 21, 2021

Study Reveals Women Compose 5% of Pieces in Orchestral Programs

Classical Music News September 21, 2021

Amatis Trio Announces New Member

Classical Music News September 21, 2021

No Top Prize Awarded at Besançon Conducting Competition

Classical Music News September 20, 2021

New York's Metropolitan Opera Reveals 2021 Ticket Sales

Classical Music News September 20, 2021

Prizes Awarded at Germany’s Mendelssohn Bartholdy University Competition

Classical Music News September 20, 2021

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VC ARTIST | Paul Huang — Avery Fisher & Lincoln Center Award Recipient

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - August 16, 2021 5

A graduate of The Juilliard School, Paul is a former first prize winner at the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition and the Young Concert...

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

PAGANINI POV September 21, 2021

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

PAGANINI POV July 16, 2021

VC INSIGHT | Tasmin Little — "My Menuhin Competition Experience"

VC INSIGHT May 22, 2021

VC VOX POP

VC VOX POP | "What Piece of Music do you Consider the Most Romantic and Why?"

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VC BLOG | Composer Avner Dorman on Creativity and Collaboration

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OUT NOW | Thomastik-Infeld Launches Expanded Line of the DOMINANT PRO Violin String Set

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

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STOLEN VIOLA ALERT | Stephan von Baehr Viola Stolen in Italy

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ON THIS DAY | Composer & Conductor Leonard Bernstein Was Born in 1918

VC 20 QUESTIONS

MEET THE PROS | Conductor Kent Nagano – VC 20 Questions [INTERVIEW]

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

INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER

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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 | Nicholas Mann on the Naumburg International Chamber Music Competition

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VC GIVEAWAY | Win 1 of 5 Signed Copies of VC Artists Tessa Lark and Nikki Chooi's New CD "The Four Seasons"

VC GIVEAWAY September 22, 2021

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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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2021 Tretyakov Violin Competition Second Round

2021 Tretyakov Violin Competition Second Round

“Arts Engines” With Aaron Dworkin and Former CEO of University Musical Society Ken Fischer

2021 Tretyakov Violin Competition Third Round

2021 Tretyakov Violin Competition Third Round