News
28
Feb
2026
FROM STAGE TO SPOTLIGHT: 5 QUESTIONS TO Ettore Pagano
Classic Cello speaks with the participants about their expectations for the Final Rounds at the Royal College of Music, their inspirations, biggest challenges,…
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28
Feb
2026
FROM STAGE TO SPOTLIGHT: 5 QUESTIONS TO Issak Batyrkhan
Classic Cello speaks with the participants about their expectations for the Final Rounds at the Royal College of Music, their inspirations, biggest challenges,…
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28
Feb
2026
FROM STAGE TO SPOTLIGHT: 5 QUESTIONS TO Azamat Mukhtaruly
Classic Cello speaks with the participants about their expectations for the Final Rounds at the Royal College of Music, their inspirations, biggest challenges,…
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20
Feb
2026
FROM STAGE TO SPOTLIGHT: 5 QUESTIONS TO Artyom Ioanisyan
Classic Cello speaks with the participants about their expectations for the Final Rounds at the Royal College of Music, their inspirations, biggest challenges,…
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20
Feb
2026
From Stage to Spotlight: 5 questions to Andrej van Brakel
Classic Cello speaks with the participants about their expectations for the Final Rounds at the Royal College of Music, their inspirations, biggest challenges,…
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20
Feb
2026
The Violin Channel
Classical Music News Cellist Alexander Chaushian on the Upcoming Classic Cello Competition
The 2026 Classic Cello International Competition will be held at London's Royal College of Music from March 6th to April 6th. We sat down with Chaushian…
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12
Feb
2026
From Stage to Spotlight: 5 questions to Alejandro Gomez Pareja
Classic Cello speaks with the participants about their expectations for the Final Rounds at the Royal College of Music, their inspirations, biggest challenges,…
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23
Jan
2026
Artistic Director Alexander Chaushian Praises Participant Cohort for Classic Cello 2026
The audition process for the inaugural Classic Cello competition is now officially closed, having attracted an outstanding group of participants from across…
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12
Jan
2026
Limelight-arts
Classic Cello Competition announces 2026 selected competitors
The Classic Cello Competition has announced the 40 cellists selected to compete in its 2026 edition, with 11 days of live competition to be held this spring.…
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8
Jan
2026
The Violin Channel
Classic Cello Competition Announces 2026 Competitors
Organized by CMDI, the Classic Cello International Competition will take place from March 26 to April 6, 2026, at London’s Royal College of Music. The…
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7
Jan
2026
Audition Stage Complete: Classic Cello 2026 Announces 40 Selected Cellists from Over 20 Different Countries
Following a thorough and careful review process, our Selection Team has now completed the audition round. The standard of applications received was exceptionally…
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25
Dec
2025
Season’s Greetings from Classic Cello
As the festive season approaches, the Classic Cello International Competition team is delighted to extend its warmest Christmas and New Year wishes to…
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8
Dec
2025
A Truly International Stage: Classic Cello Participants Represent Over 30 Different Nations
The 2026 Classic Cello International Competition is delighted to announce that the registration review phase is now complete, revealing an extraordinary…
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2
Dec
2025
Registration Process for Classic Cello 2026 Officially Closed as Contest Draws Global Interest
The 2026 Classic Cello International Competition is pleased to announce that the registration period is now officially closed, following an exceptional…
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20
Nov
2025
The Violin Channel Announced as Official Media Partner for Classic Cello 2026
The Classic Cello International Competition 2026 is proud to announce that The Violin Channel, the world’s leading classical string media platform, has…
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19
Nov
2025
The Violin Channel
Competition News Applications Closing for 2026 Classic Cello Competition
Applications are open until December 1 to cellists of all nationalities aged 40 and under. The Classic Cello International Competition will take place…
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17
Nov
2025
CMDI Welcomes Larsen Strings as an Official Sponsor of Classic Cello 2025
The highly-anticipated Classic Cello International Competition, which marks one of the largest and most prestigious standalone cello contests that London…
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13
Nov
2025
Florian Leonhard Fine Violins Joins Classic Cello 2026 as Official Sponsor
The 2026 Classic Cello International Competition is proud to announce the arrival of Florian Leonhard Fine Violins as an Official Sponsor for its upcoming…
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10
Nov
2025
Talent Norge Partners with Classic Cello 2026 as Official Sponsor
The 2026 Classic Cello International Competition is delighted to welcome Talent Norge as an Official Sponsor for this landmark edition. Known for its transformative…
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28
Oct
2025
The Spirit of Classic Cello: Where Talent Meets Opportunity
At its heart, the Classic Cello International Competition is more than a contest, it is a meeting place for creativity, passion, and possibility. Since…
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21
Oct
2025
Applications Pouring in for Classic Cello 2026
Applications for the Classic Cello International Competition 2026 are now coming in from talented cellists around the world, and the response has been…
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13
Oct
2025
KMS – Kungl. Musikhögskolans Studentkår
Classic Cello Competition 2026 Applications Open
Applications for Classic Cello International Competition 2026 are now open! We are announcing a groundbreaking opportunity for musicians that has just…
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1
Oct
2025
Classic Cello Announces Tomàs Grau as Conductor-in-Residence
The Classic Cello International Competition is delighted to announce that Tomàs Grau has been confirmed in the role of Conductor-in-Residence for this…
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30
Sep
2025
Philharmonia Orchestra, London Named as Orchestra-in-Residence for Classic Cello
The Philharmonia Orchestra, London has been officially unveiled as the Orchestra-in-Residence for the upcoming Classic Cello International Competition…
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2
Jul
2025
Royal College of Music to Showcase Eclectic Repertoire at 2026 Classic Cello International Competition
The Royal College of Music will host the inaugural Classic Cello International Competition in spring 2026, bringing together 40 young cellists from around…
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18
Jun
2025
Prize Fund of Over €130,000 Awaits at the 2026 Classic Cello International Competition
A landmark event celebrating the beauty of classical music and its ability to connect people across cultures and borders, The 2026 Classic Cello International…
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3
Jun
2025
2026 Classic Cello International Competition Jury Updated
Ready to witness cello history in the making? The first standalone edition after successful iterations in Riga, Vienna, and Dubai as part of the Classic…
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29
May
2025
2026 Classic Cello International Competition Deadline Announced
Registrations for the Classic Cello International Competition are officially open! Scheduled to make a grand debut at the prestigious Royal College of…
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5
Dec
2024
Royal College of Music to Host the 2026 Classic Cello International Competition
The 2026 Classic Cello International Competitionis excited to announce that the renowned Royal College of Music (RCM) in London will serve as the venue…
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