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NEWS IN BRIEF
Competition launched to loan Lynn Harrell’s old cello bit.ly/3odzaGH
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The Lynn Harrell Foundation has launched a competition to ensure the legendary cellist’s instrument, made by Christopher Dungey in 2 008, continues to be played and bring joy to the wider musical community. Applications are now open and will close on 1 April 2022.
Gautier Capuçon launches foundation bit.ly/3ofj5QV
French cellist Gautier Capuçon has set up a foundation to help young musicians in France and abroad during their studies, and to support them in the first steps of their career. Three areas of support will be offered: scholarships for string players and pianists between the ages of 18 and 25 to pursue musical studies; concert opportunities with established artists; and recordings in partnership with Warner Classics. ‘I know how difficult it is to access a career as a classical musician,’ said Capuçon, ‘and the pandemic that we’re going through has only made matters worse.’
Lafayette Quartet to retire bit.ly/3L06WZx
The Lafayette Quartet, the only allfemale ensemble in the world still made up of all four original members, is planning its retirement. The awardwinning quartet, comprising original founding members violinists Ann Elliott-Goldschmid and Sharon Stanis, violist Joanna Hood and cellist Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, will take its final bow as a group in August 2023. This follows more than 35 years of performances and three decades of teaching with the University of Victoria (UVic) School of Music in British Columbia, Canada.
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