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bbc.co.uk
The BBC reports that a violin named Sherlock, carved from a sycamore tree associated with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has been handed over to the University of Edinburgh's musical instrument collection. The instrument was created by Edinburgh luthier Steve Burnett and was officially presented at a ceremony where fiddler Pete Clark performed.
bbc.co.uk
The BBC reports that a violin linked to Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will tour the north east and Highlands. Feargus Hetherington will perform with pianist Will Pickvance, with concerts in Elgin, Fortrose, and Dornoch, starting in Dunkeld. Funds from the concerts will support local schools and charities, and the instrument was crafted by Steve Burnett from a diseased sycamore tree in Edinburgh to mark Conan Doyle's 150th birthday.
orientaldaily.on.cc
The article reports that a 47-year-old shop assistant, who allegedly found a valuable antique violin aboard the Star Ferry and kept it, is charged with theft. He appeared in Kowloon City Court, was granted HK$5,000 bail, and the case was adjourned for pre-trial on September 29. The case involves a Guarneri Guadagnini violin of value HK$2.5 million previously belonging to the Chi Mei Museum in Taiwan, with prosecutors planning to call five witnesses and use CCTV evidence.
naviny.by
The Belarusian State Academy of Music purchased a 17th century violin made by Andrea Guarneri, with the instrument manufactured in Cremona, Italy in 1673 for Florian Leonhard Fine Violins (London). The bow is attributed to Henry in the late 19th century, and expert certificates confirm the instrument’s condition and restoration quality. The academy plans to have talented students perform on the instrument during international competitions and major concerts.
zaxid.net
The article reports that border officials in Chernivtsi region thwarted an attempt to export a Stradivari violin allegedly made in 1716. The instrument bore a barely visible Latin stamp Antonio Stradivari and the number 1716; experts were to determine its authenticity. Authorities opened a customs violation case as the man sought to transport these items without documents.
metrowestdailynews.com
The article reports that the Worcester Art Museum will host a Chamber Music Series concert featuring Borromeo String Quartet members Nicholas Kitchen (violin) and Yessun Kim (cello) on Oct. 3, in the Baroque galleries. It notes their credentials and past performances, mentions the Baroque setting and discussion elements, and includes ticket prices ($10 for members, $20 for nonmembers) and contact details for reservations.
symphony.org
The article reports that Clara-Jumi Kang, a 23-year-old German-born South Korean violinist, won the eighth quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, receiving first-place prize money of $30,000 plus additional special prizes totaling $10,500, and a Berg Tourte-Voirin bow valued at $8,000. It notes prior wins in Hannover (2009) and Sendai (2010) and mentions a Carnegie Hall recital debut and a Naxos recording contract as part of the award.