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corilon.com
The article profiles Marcus Klimke, a luthier born in 1968 in Weimar who runs his own atelier in Trélazé, France, detailing his training, early career, and influences. It notes his time in Chicago with Michael Becker and highlights his status as a highly acclaimed luthier of the new generation.
sion-violon-musique.ch
Anna Agafia Egholm from Denmark won the first prize at the 2019 Tibor Varga International Violin Competition, with Adam Koch Christensen (Denmark) taking second and Roksana Kwasnikowska (Poland) taking third. The event featured multiple rounds and a special prize for the best interpretation of Ri-tratto from Heinz Holliger’s 4 Homages pour violin solo.
gazetalubuska.pl
The article reports that renowned violinist Janusz Wawrowski will perform on a Stradivarius valued at about 20 million zł in Kostrzyn nad Odrą on September 1, 2019. The instrument, nicknamed Polonia, was purchased in 2018 by Roman Ziemianin for FutureNet, and is described as one of the best-preserved Stradivarius violins, with original components and certificates of authenticity.
adelaidereview.com.au
Natsuko Yoshimoto, the current custodian of The Adelaide Guadagnini violin, discusses discovering its limitless colours and sounds. The article mentions her Amati violin, the instrument’s loan to her, previous custodians, and an upcoming Ukaria concert featuring Adelaide Virtuosi.