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theviolinchannel.com
Thomastik-Infeld announced the international launch of the Versum Solo G & C cello strings at Messe Frankfurt 2018. The article quotes Thomastik-Infeld Marketing Director Nina Haberlehner and notes prior release of the Solo A & D strings in 2017 and positive feedback on the new G & C strings.
benningviolins.com
The page discusses a five-day exhibit titled The Viola: An Exhibition of Sound, Form and Beauty, hosted by Reuning & Son Violins and Benning Violins in Los Angeles from June 12 to June 16, 2018, coinciding with the Primrose International Viola Competition. The exhibit features fine Italian violas by Amati, Maggini, Tononi, Scarampella, Guadagnini and bows by Henry, Sartory and other makers.
theviolinchannel.com
Benjamin Schmid's new album 'Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto & Dvořák Romance' was announced by Oehms Classics. The recording features Schmid on violin with Tibor Bogányi conducting the Pannon Philharmonic Orchestra, performing Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto and Dvořák's Romance in F minor; release date May 11, 2018.
phys.org
The study investigates how 16th to 18th century Italian luthiers, including Andrea Amati and members of the Stradivari family, crafted violins that imitate human vocal ranges. Researchers tested 15 antique instruments and analyzed voices of eight men and eight women, noting Amati and Gasparo da Salò violins mimicked male voices while Stradivari violins aligned more with female voices; the study was published in PNAS.
broadwayworld.com
Stephi Wild reports that the Santa Barbara Symphony, conducted by Carolyn Kuan, will perform John Corigliano's score for The Red Violin with François Girard's film at the Granada Theatre on June 16 and 17, featuring soloist Lara St. John. Tickets are available at granadasb.org or by calling 805-899-2222; prices start at $29.