The Vienna University of Music, in Vienna, Austria has this week announced the appointment of Finnish violinist Elina Vahala to its teaching faculty – effective
Russian violinist Dmitri Kogan has passed away from lymphatic cancer - aged just 38.
A graduate of the Moscow Central Music School and the Sibelius Academy,
With the 2015 Jean Sibelius International Violin Competition entering its final stages in Helsinki, VC recently caught up with a number of former prize winners, to get a better understanding of their time in Finland – and the opportunities the quinquennial event has presented.
Former 2nd Prize Winner, Petteri Iivonen from Finland guest blogs about his 2010 experience.