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White House Showcases Classical Musicians
 Those who had hoped the First Lady would revive the White House's classical-music series, which was so popular when Jackie Kennedy graced the Presidential mansion, can take comfort: Michelle Obama hosted a high-profile classical-music concert Wednesday, Nov. 4, featuring violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Ailsa Weilerstein, among others.
Declaring himself a classical music novice, President Obama (known to listen to hip hop on his iPod playlist) attended the concert.
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This Week’s Gear Review
 Shar’s new Presto Impulse woven carbon-fiber violin bow is elegant and graceful and draws a good, even tone.
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New Viola Composition Contest Announced
The American Viola Society is taking submissions for the first of what will become the biennial Maurice Gardner Composition Competition, which honors the legacy of the late composer and promotes new viola works. The winner will receive $2,000 and paid travel expenses to attend the premiere at the 2010 International Viola Congress in Cincinnati, Ohio. americanviolasociety.org |
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Jaap van Zweden Prolongs Stay in Dallas 
Dutch conductor Jaap van Zweden has extended his contract with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra to the 2015–16 season. “I have heard a quality of sound from the strings that I had never heard before,” DSO concertmaster Emanuel Borok notes in a statement. “We have a long history of working with the finest conductors in the world, but Jaap brings out such commitment and precision from our orchestra, and it just keeps getting better.” Van Zweden will be conducting 15 weeks each session through May 2012 and 16 weeks in his subsequent seasons. dallassymphony.com |
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New Jersey Symphony Finds Fresh French-Canadian Conductor
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has announced that Jacques Lacombe will succeed Neeme Järvi as music director. Lacombe’s three-year term begins September 1, 2010, but he will serve as music director designate until that date. “From his first rehearsal with the NJSO, [Lacombe] elicited an incredible sound from our orchestra,” principal cellist Jonathan Spitz says. “His conducting skills are easy to see, but the ways in which he connects with musicians are both subtle and profound.” njsymphony.org |
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Hutchins Auction 
Items from Carleen Hutchins’s estate will be sold November 7 by Gary R. Wallace Auctioneers, Inc., in Ossipee, New Hampshire. In addition to personal items, antiques, paintings, and furniture, some of Hutchins’ work tools, violins, and bows will be for sale. Violins made by Jean Baptiste Marteau, Nuener Hornfeiner, and R. Leland and Sons will be available. wallaceauctions.com |
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