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middle-c.org
The article covers Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music presenting the NZSM Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Young with viola soloist Irina Andreeva, performing Britten Suite on English Folksongs, Milhaud Viola Concerto No.2 Op.340, and Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6 Pathetique at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington on Tuesday 9 April 2013.
news.illinoisstate.edu
Metcalf school teachers and students participate in an El Sistema violin and cello project funded by the Thake Grant. The project involved 8th grade technology students constructing prototypes and 1st graders decorating and assembling instruments, with plans for a final performance and an assembly on May 10.
bbc.co.uk
A violin that was played aboard the Titanic as it sank is exhibited at Belfast City Hall. The instrument belonged to Wallace Hartley, the ship’s band leader, and was found in a Yorkshire attic seven years ago; experts have confirmed it belongs to Hartley. The violin is part of a Titanic memorabilia exhibition and will be auctioned at year’s end; it will be in Belfast for only a few more days.
cremonaoggi.it
La viola Medicea di Antonio e Gerolamo Amati, realizzata dai figli di Andrea Amati nel 1595, torna al maestro Luigi Alberto Bianchi dopo una causa civile che si è conclusa in tribunale. L’oggetto era stato affidato temporaneamente al Comune di Cremona in attesa dell’esito e la disputa tra Bianchi e Lloyd’s si è risolta con un accordo.
stlouismusic.com
The page announces J. Rémy Deluxe Fiberglass Bows from Knilling, available for violin, viola, cello, and bass at prices listed (violin $59.95, viola $79.95, cello $79.95, bass $249.95). It quotes Jim Eaton, vice president of Knilling and Orchestral Sales, and describes features such as nickel silver mounted ebony frogs and mother of pearl slide. For ordering, contact email and phone number are provided.
lfpress.com
The article reports Juno-winner Alexandre Da Costa performing with Orchestra London using the 1730 Guarneri del Gesu violin for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto at Centennial Hall, with music director Alain Trudel conducting. The Canimex Company loaned both the violin and Sartory bow.
rickertmusicalinstruments.com
Don Rickert presents the Electro-mechanically Augmented Violin (EAAV-A, plus B+B+C) and explains its three-part sound system: the violin (EAAV-A), the Baritone and Bass unit (B+B) with seven sympathetic strings, and the Contra-bass unit (C) which outputs sub-harmonics. The design was created as an entry for the Margaret A. Guthman Musical Instrument Competition and Rickert was a semi-finalist.
benningviolins.com
The page reports that Benning Violins, a Los Angeles area violin shop, announced an open house on April 28 to mark 60 years in business. The event will be held at their Ventura Boulevard shop in Studio City from 1:00 to 6:00 PM and will feature exhibits, hors d’oeuvres, and live performances by Benning instrument owners. Benning Violins traces its origins to Studio City Music, established in 1953 by Paul Toenniges, and passed to Nancy Benning and Hans Benning, who, along with Eric Benning, will attend the event.
hojeemdia.com.br
The article reports that Gol Linhas Aéreas was ordered to compensate a passenger after her cello was damaged during a July 2007 trip. The instrument was valued at R$ 26,000, and the judge ruled that damages were evident even though they were not noticed at baggage pickup and noted the cello was in a sealed box.