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February 2010 rare-string instrument intelligence

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Philly violin shop closing signals death of an era

sandiegouniontribune.com

The article discusses the closing of William Moennig & Son, a historic Philadelphia violin shop established in 1909, and notes that the end of the generational family business signals a shift toward smaller shops in the industry. It mentions notable violinists who relied on the shop and places the closure in a broader context of changes in the stringed-instrument market.

English Music for Viola by Eniko Magyar and Tadashi Imai reviewed in The WholeNote

thewholenote.com

The WholeNote review covers Eniko Magyar and Tadashi Imai's recording English Music for Viola (Naxos 8.572407). It highlights the Viola's English associations, references Lionel Tertis, and discusses pieces by Bliss, Delius, and Frank Bridge, noting Magyar's c.1700 Grancino viola on loan from the Royal Academy and Imai as pianist. It mentions the recording quality and booklet notes.

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