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Congratulations to violinist Koshiro Takeuchi, 21, of Japan, who has won first prize in the 2026 Montreal Violin Competition! Find a list and ranking of all the prize winners: https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20266/30771/

"Wunderkind"! Review from the North Shore Chamber Music Festival's energetic and impressive opening concert Wednesday. Vadim Gluzman and Angela Yoffe's festival continues Friday and Saturday in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, and online.
https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20266/30769/

Review: A "wunderkind" doesn't stop being a wonder after they stop being a kid! This was one takeaway from the North Shore Chamber Music Festival's energetic and impressive opening concert Wednesday. Vadim Gluzman and Angela Yoffe's festival continues Friday and Saturday in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, and online.

Celebrating the 'Wunderkind' - North Shore Music Festival Day 1 How does a "wunderkind" fit into the world of music? Does a child prodigy belong under the harsh glow of the spotlight, or in the embrace of a supportive community? Violinist and pianist Angela Yoffe - founders of the - clearly embrace the "community" model, identifying talented young people and sup...

Taking photographs of the great violinists was a little trickier, back before cell phones, when cameras were bulky and conspicuous. But Michael Brittan was a determined fan! Here he shares some of his best 'shots' from last century.
https://www.violinist.com/blog/FiddlerGT/20266/30768/

OUT NOW: Denmark-based Larsen Strings has introduced their new “Sovereign” strings for cello, developed in collaboration with cellist Johannes Moser. Designed to enhance the lower register (among other things), these strings just became available in mid-May. https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20266/30767/

OUT NOW: Denmark-based Larsen Strings has introduced their new "Sovereign" strings for cello, developed in collaboration with cellist Johannes Moser. Designed to enhance the lower register (among other things), these strings just became available in mid-May.

Larsen Strings Introduces New 'Sovereign' Cello Strings Denmark-based Larsen Strings has introduced a new set of strings for cello, , developed in collaboration with cellist as well as other international artists. Available since mid-May, Larsen described the strings as "a step towards a more soloistic and responsive sound, with particular emphasis on th...

Our weekly roundup of reviews: Shunske Sato（佐藤俊介） with Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; cellist Carter Brey with the New York Philharmonic and Elim Chan; Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis and Evgeny Kissin in recital at Carnegie Hall; and more!

The Week in Reviews, Op. 552: Shunske Sato, cellist Carter Brey; Joshua Bell trio 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. Shunske Sato performed and directed Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra in....

Our weekly roundup of reviews: Shunske Sato with Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; cellist Carter Brey with the New York Philharmonic and Elim Chan; Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis and Evgeny Kissin in recital at Carnegie Hall; and more! https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20266/30766/

BREAKING: Congratulations to the Finalists just announced in the 2026 Montreal International Music Competition! They are:
Koshiro Takeuchi, 21, of Japan
Laurel Gagnon, 30, of the United States
Sara Watanabe, 21, of Japan
Aozhe Zhang, 17, of China
Bade Dastan, 19, of Turkey and Belgium
Read more: https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20266/30765/