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3aw.com.au
The 3AW article reports that a 112-year-old A E Smith violin, made in 1908 and valued at about $70,000, was stolen in an aggravated burglary in Oakleigh. Police say the theft appears targeted, and the total heist value with other instruments is about $100,000. The article lists stolen items including bows and cases. No insurance coverage for the violin is noted, and Crime Stoppers is seeking information.
nine.com.au
The article reports that Melbourne music teacher Jenny Occleshaw had a 100-year-old A E Smith violin stolen from her Oakleigh home along with other instruments. The violin, bought in 2008 and now valued around $70,000, is rare and hard to resell, and police are investigating.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports a 1908 A. E. Smith violin has been stolen in Melbourne on January 9, 2020. The instrument is valued at AUD 70,000. Also taken were several bows and other string instruments. Authorities can be contacted at 1800 333 000.
bloemfonteincourant.co.za
The Bloemfontein Courant reports that a 25-year-old UFS music student was arrested for theft and possession of suspected stolen property after a cello worth R60 000 was recovered in Park Road following an orchestra performance at the University of the Free State in September 2019.
nts.org.uk
On 16 Jan 2020, a historic 18th‑century violin linked to Robert Burns is being toured in the United States as part of Burns celebrations. It is part of the National Trust for Scotland’s Burns collection and will be accompanied by Scottish violinist Alistair McCulloch in a collaboration between the Scottish Government, the National Trust for Scotland, and the National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA.
myscena.org
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University announced eight semi-finalists for the Bader and Overton Canadian Cello Competition in Kingston, Ontario, with the event taking place May 6-9, 2020. Prize details include 1st prize of 20,000 CAD, 2nd prize 6,000 CAD, 3rd prize 4,000 CAD, and a 1,000 CAD audience prize.
inews.co.uk
The article discusses Alistair McCulloch, a professional violinist and traditional music tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, who is the only person permitted to play the Gregg violin, a instrument associated with Robert Burns and housed at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway. He is currently touring the US to perform Scottish folk music on the Gregg violin, marking the 20th anniversary of the National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA.
novisad.com
The article reports that the expensive 1800s Domenico Montano violin stolen in Bačko Petrovo Selo on 1 November was recovered and returned to Lajko Feliks (Lajk Feliks) in Novi Sad. The instrument, valued at about half a million euros, was found on 18 December and three suspects were arrested; Feliks, a renowned virtuoso, expressed appreciation and played the violin.
longmontleader.com
The article discusses a Longmont Museum presentation on two priceless violins, a Stradivari and a Guarneri del Gesu, owned by Dr. William Sloan and Professor Judy Sloan. The event features violinist Andrew Sords, pianist Susan Olenwine, and Longmont Symphony Orchestra musicians, with the violins exhibited at the museum.
en.vijesti.me
The article reports that a 19th century Domenico Montano violin, valued at about half a million euros, was stolen and later recovered by Novi Sad police and returned to Paganini Lajko Felix from Vojvodina. The instrument, made in 1800, is described as very rare with only 15 such violins in the world, and ownership is noted as belonging to Markus Barbarosa of Vienna.
slippedisc.com
The article reports that Chetham’s student Poppy Wald-Harding, 18, left an 1804 Joseph Strauss violin on a train at Manchester Victoria station; her mother is appealing for its return. An update states the violin has been found in Lost Property.
theviolinchannel.com
Julian Rhee, a 19-year-old American, was awarded first prize at the 2020 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition in Boca Raton, Florida. He will receive US $30,000 plus career development support; runner-up prizes went to Jun Min Choi and Igor Khukhua, and Vikram Francesco Sedona received an honorable mention.