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March 2011 rare-string instrument intelligence

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Culmea prostiei au vrut să vândă cu 100 de lire sterline un Stradivarius de 1,2 milioane

jurnalul.ro

The article reports that thieves attempted to sell a Stradivarius violin valued at 1.2 million pounds for 100 pounds. The instrument belonged to Korean violinist Min-Jim Kym, who was performing with the London Philharmonic Orchestra; the would-be sellers included John Maughan and two minors, who realized the item was more than a simple violin and were deterred by police intervention after the deal collapsed.

Fioltjuvar dömda utan instrument

pt.se

The article reports that thieves who stole a Stradivarius violin owned by world artist Min-Jin Kym have been sentenced, but the instrument remains missing. Min-Jin Kym had the violin valued at 13 million kronor and was at a café in London when the theft occurred; two thieves distracted the violinist while a third grabbed the instrument. A later sale attempt failed when a man refused to buy it for a hundred kronor, because his daughter already had a suitable violin at home. The thief received a prison sentence, according to the London Evening Standard.

Thief fails to recognize priceless Stradivarius violin sold for 100 pounds at London court

epochtimes.com

The article reports that a Stradivarius violin worth about 1.2 million pounds was stolen in London and was later attempted to be sold for 100 pounds; the case is being tried in court. It mentions the violin maker Antonio Stradivari, the maker's era (1698), and notes about the violin's rarity and value, as well as related expert opinions and similar incidents.

A man turned down the offer of a Stradivarius for £100 because his daughter already had a recorder

gramilano.com

The report describes thieves attempting to sell a £1.2 million Stradivarius violin to a man for £100 after捕, but he declined because his daughter already had a recorder. The incident involved Miss Min-Jin Kym and occurred at Euston station; the thieves were later observed researching the violin in an internet café on Tottenham Court Road.

Meta4: An excellent quartet

wz.de

The article reports on the Finnish ensemble Meta4 being featured in the Zeughaus concerts in Neuss, noted as the Echo Klassik winner for their Haydn recording. It includes details about the quartet members Antti Tikkanen (violin), Minna Pensola (violin), Atte Kilpeläinen (viola), and Tomas Djupsjöbacka (cello), their instruments, the programs played (Dutilleux, Haydn, Beethoven), and the instruments’ provenance through loaned instruments.

Most expensive musical instrument sold at auction

guinnessworldrecords.com

The instrument discussed is the Lady Blunt Stradivarius violin, sold by Tarisio Auctions (USA) in London, UK, on 20 June 2011 for £9,808,000 ($15,875,800). Proceeds benefited the Northeastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund and the certificate of authenticity was provided by W. E. Hill & Sons.

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