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'Violinist Christel Lee Wins 11th International Jean Sibelius Competition

Last week, Korean American-Canadian Violinist Christel Lee was announced the first-prize winner of the 11th International Jean Sibelius competition in Helsinki, Finland. The widely sought-after prize is only attainable in five-year intervals, starting in 1965 (only eight years after the competition’s namesake, Finnish composer and violinist Jean Sibelius, died).

By Steve Nagel

'REVIEW: Keith Jarrett, 'Creation' and 'Barber/Bartok/Jarrett' (ECM Records)

For the first time in 19 years, ECM has released 2 Keith Jarrett CDs, a jazz project and a classical album. 'Creation' melds highlights of six solo piano performances into one seamless whole. 'Barber/Bartok/Jarrett' contains two concertos plus a quick goodbye.

By Mike Greenblatt
'WATCH: 'Béla Fleck: How to Write a Banjo Concerto' Documentary with Nashville Symphony

Béla Fleck's thrilling new documentary film, Béla Fleck: How to Write a Banjo Concerto, follows that instrument's trailblazer (and, lest we forget, 15-time GRAMMY winner) through one of his most challenging musical journeys--down deep into the heart of the symphony orchestra. And Classicalites will be equally thrilled to know the doc is now available on iTunes.

By K. Young

'Violinist Christel Lee Wins 11th International Jean Sibelius Competition

'REVIEW: Keith Jarrett, 'Creation' and 'Barber/Bartok/Jarrett' (ECM Records)

'WATCH: 'Béla Fleck: How to Write a Banjo Concerto' Documentary with Nashville Symphony

'EXCLUSIVE: Classicalite Q&A with Banjo Player Jake Schepps

'Bluegrass Pioneer Jake Schepps Releases New Album 'Entwined'

'EXCLUSIVE: Ensemble (L)PR Founder David Handler Talks Bartók, Jonny Greenwood and the U.S. Premiere of Bryce Dessner's 'Lachrimae'