Ween guitarist reports vintage instrument stolen from New Hope concert
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October 2016 rare-string instrument intelligence
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12 headlinesJackie’s bow is on the block
slippedisc.com
The article discusses the cello bow once used by Jacqueline du Pré being offered for sale, with a price estimate of £20-30,000.
Philadelphia Orchestra features Saint-Saëns concerto , on celebrated cello
stephanetetreault.com
Stéphane Tétreault, a young Montreal-based cellist, performs with the Philadelphia Orchestra in a Saint-Saëns cello concerto on the Countess of Stainlein Stradivarius, a 300-year-old instrument once owned by Niccolo Paganini and later Bernard Greenhouse; the instrument was loaned to Tétreault after a sale reportedly around $6 million.
Benning Violins lends three fine cellos to Fresno Cello Festival
benningviolins.com
Benning Violins of Los Angeles will lend three master-crafted cellos to the Cello Fresno International Festival, which runs October 6–8. The event is hosted by California State University Fresno’s Department of Music, with co-artistic directors Thomas Loewenheim and Emilio Colón. The cellos mentioned include a 1943 German cello by Helmut Ellersieck, a fine 1860 cello by Charles Plumerel, and a cello by Nancy Toenniges.
Tarisio to host London exhibition for violin maker Vincenzo Panormo
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports that Tarisio Fine Instruments & Bows will host a London exhibition dedicated to Vincenzo Panormo and his sons, taking place October 23–24. The exhibit, curated by Andrew Fairfax, is at London’s Westbury Hotel and features 12 violins, 4 violas, 3 cellos and 3 bows, with an accompanying digital gallery available at http://bit.ly/2dcoIN9.
A violin called 3D Varius
plastics-themag.com
The article discusses the 3D Varius, described as the world's first 3D-printed electric violin designed by Laurent Bernadac. It notes development details, materials (transparent epoxy resin), sensors, and crowdfunding, with a link to the official site 3d-varius.com and a mention of pre-orders.
Violin made from Winston Churchill’s cigar box to be auctioned
ingleshayday.com
Ingles & Hayday reports a violin made from Winston Churchill’s cigar box, crafted in 1956 by William Robinson, is expected to fetch £500 to £1,000 at auction. The instrument was associated with Yehudi Menuhin in a 1958 radio broadcast, and the auction also features a Naples-made 1789 Gagliano violin estimated at £65,000 to £85,000.
Musician seeks help after antique violin worth about £10,000 stolen from van in Hackney
standard.co.uk
London-based violinist Melanie Wise, who performs as Mel Draisey, reports her 200-year-old antique violin and equipment valued up to £10,000 stolen from a van in Hackney. Wise has played with Primal Scream, Fleet Foxes, My Bloody Valentine, Angus Stone and MC5, and holds a vintage German violin gifted by her parents at age 15.
Veriko Tchumburidze awarded 1st prize at Poland's Wieniawski Competition
theviolinchannel.com
Veriko Tchumburidze, listed as from Georgia/Turkey, was awarded 1st prize at the 2016 Wieniawski International Violin Competition in Poznan, Poland. The joint 2nd prize went to Bomsori Kim (South Korea) and Seiji Okamoto (Japan); 4th prize to Luke Hsu (United States); 5th prize to Richard Lin (Taiwan/United States); 6th and 7th prizes to Maria Włoszczowska (Poland) and Ryosuke Suho (Japan). Veriko will receive €30,000 (US $33,000).
1816: george wren le grand’s views as a violin connoisseur
violinsandviolinists.com
The article discusses George Wren Le Grand, a frequent contributor to The Gentleman’s Magazine under the initials GWL, and his reputation as a connoisseur and amateur violin player. It situates his insights within early nineteenth-century violin market views and notes the broader development of English violin literature up to the 1860s.
He’s 19. His violin is pushing 300
ottawacitizen.com
Ottawa violinist Kerson Leong, 19, performs at Dominion-Chalmers Church with a Guarneri del Gesu violin crafted in Cremona around 1729. The instrument, on loan from Canimex, is valued in seven figures and has been in use since 2011, with Leong previously playing a Stradivarius.
Bad air day: Lufthansa confiscates viola
slippedisc.com
Norman Lebrecht reports that Sey Cheon, deputy principal viola at Finnish National Opera, says Lufthansa confiscated his viola at Helsinki airport and will return it on the baggage belt; he notes issues with cold temperatures affecting pegs and strings and questions whether the sound post stayed in place.