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September 2018 rare-string instrument intelligence

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This Stradivarius violin story centers on a prize worth millions

eu.yorkdispatch.com

The article discusses a 1683 Stradivari violin known as the Martinelli-Gingold, owned by a Parisian nobleman and an Indy 500 driver, described as a jealous mistress and prize for an international competition in Indianapolis. It mentions Glen Kwok of the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and details about the competition awarding the Stradivarius for four years.

This Stradivarius violin: a jealous mistress, a prize worth millions

indeonline.com

The article discusses a Stradivarius violin known as the Martinelli-Gingold, made in 1683, and its status as the prize for the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. It notes the violin’s storied history and mentions key figures such as Glen Kwok, executive director of the competition, and Antonio Stradivari as the maker.

This Stradivarius violin story about an Indy 500 driver and a prize worth millions

thespectrum.com

The piece discusses a 1683 Stradivarius known as the Martinelli-Gingold, owned by a Parisian nobleman and a millionaire Indy 500 driver, described as a jealous mistress and a prize for a major violin competition in Indianapolis. Glen Kwok of the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis is quoted on the instrument's expressive potential; the gold medalist can use the Strad for four years as the competition selects the next top six players after two weeks of performances.

Indianapolis violin competition winner in 2018: Richard Lin

amp.indystar.com

The article reports that Richard Lin won the 10th Quadrennial International Violin Competition in Indianapolis, receiving a Carnegie Hall recital debut, $30,000 and a recording contract, with the Stradivarius violin loan option. It also notes other prizewinners: Risa Hokamura won silver, Luke Hsu won bronze, and Anna Lee, Ioana Cristina Goicea and Shannon Lee placed fourth to sixth.

Steven Isserlis loaned the Marquis de Corberon Stradivari cello to Wigmore Hall audience

tarisio.com

Steven Isserlis is associated with the 1726 Stradivari cello named the Marquis de Corberon. The article discusses characteristics of the Forma B model and notes the loan of the instrument to Isserlis by the Royal Academy of Music in 2011, with prior connection to Curtis Price. The page is part of Tarisio’s digital exhibition and includes commentary by Jason Price and credits for photographs.

Korean cello maker wins gold at an international competition in Cremona

koreaherald.com

The article reports that Jung Ga-wang, a 28-year-old South Korean cello maker, won the gold medal in the cello category at the 15th International Triennale Violin Making Competition Antonio Stradivari in Cremona, Italy, becoming the first South Korean gold medalist and the youngest award winner in the event’s history. Park Ji-hwan also won silver in cello and bronze in violin at the same competition.

Korean cello maker wins gold at major competition

koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

Korean cello maker Jung Ga-wang won the gold medal in the cello category at the 15th International Triennale Violin Making Competition Antonio Stradivari in Cremona, Italy, with his teacher Francesco Toto during the award ceremony on Sept. 26, as reported by Korea JoongAng Daily.

Korean cello maker wins gold medal at prominent international competition

en.yna.co.kr

Jung Ga-wang, a 28-year-old cello maker from South Korea, won the gold medal in the cello category at the 15th International Triennale Violin Making Competition Antonio Stradivari in Cremona, Italy. He is the first South Korean to win gold in this competition and the youngest award winner ever at the event; he also received awards for best luthier under 30 and best non-Italian crafter.

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