The Colburn School in Los Angeles announced the 24 competitors for the opening round of this year's 2021 Primrose International Viola Competition. Established in 1979, and named

  Established in 1979, and named after the prominent viola virtuoso William Primrose, the competition is open to violists of any nationality 29 years and younger. The

  Tokyo-born Kyla Matsuura-Miller, 28, was one of four finalists, which included flutist Eliza Shephard, double bassist Will Hansen, and violist Molly Collier-O’Boyle. The Freedman Fellowship Awards are offered

  Open to international violists 21 years of age and younger, the first prize winner will receive £5000, an album recording with Champs Hill Records, a