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The article reports that the violin played by bandleader Wallace Hartley of the Titanic will be displayed at the Titanic Museum in Branson, Missouri from February 8 to June 15. It notes Hartley’s eight-member band on the deck and the violin surviving the sinking, with commentary from Andrew Aldridge and Paul Burns of the Branson Titanic Museum.
newsroom.ucla.edu
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music receives a 12-piece collection of bows and violins from the Twiford Foundation, including violins by Antonio Stradivarius and Sanctus Seraphin. The collection is valued at nearly $3.5 million and includes bows by Nikolai Kittel and Francois Tourte; UCLA already owns a Stradivarius named the Duchess of Alcantara, bringing the total to two of 248 known Stradivarius violins.
classicfm.com
Helena Asprou reports that a million-dollar violin used by Wallace Hartley, Titanic’s bandleader, is going on display at a history museum in Branson, Missouri. The instrument survived the sinking and was originally given as an engagement gift; it was salvaged and later sold at auction for $1.7 million.
classicalvoiceamerica.org
The article discusses Brett Dean's works in New York, including the New York premiere of his Cello Concerto performed by Alban Gerhardt under Simone Young, and the U.S. premiere of his String Quartet No. 3, Hidden Agendas, by the Doric String Quartet. It notes Dean's background and the conductors and soloists involved.
en.riavrn.ru
The article previews the 10th Voronezh Platonov Arts Festival, noting it runs June 5–21 with over 400 artists from 19 countries and announces ticket sales starting February 15. It highlights Shlomo Mintz performing (violin) with the Symphony Orchestra of the Voronezh Concert Hall and mentions the festival’s musical program ranging from classical to contemporary folk.
reuters.com
Dagmar Turner, 53, played her violin during brain surgery to remove a tumour from the right frontal lobe so surgeons could preserve her musical ability. The operation at King’s College Hospital, London, involved mapping her brain and having her play the instrument as the tumour was removed, with over 90% of the tumour removed while keeping function in her left hand.
benningtonbanner.com
The article discusses Bennington Museum's Music at the Museum concert series starting its fifth year with a 2 p.m. February 29 performance by Quartet 131, featuring Lilit Gampel and Laura Jean Goldberg on violin, Andy Lin on viola, and Robert La Rue on cello. The program includes Haydn, Brahms, Griffes, and Dvorak pieces and takes place in the Ada Paresky Education Center and Paul Paresky Court; admission is free for museum members and non-members may reserve or view galleries separately.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports a stolen 1984 Alois Vincenc Honek cello, along with a Carbon Mac hard case and Pfretzschner bow, stolen in Prague in mid-January 2020. The instrument is valued at about 130,000 Czech Koruna (USD 5,500). Czech Police are seeking information.
isomusicians.org
The article features Austin Huntington as soloist for the Schumann Cello Concerto with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. It notes his prior appearance this season performing the Beethoven Triple Concerto and includes an interview about the differences between leading the cello section and soloing, his instrument on loan from Bein and Fushi during restoration, and preparation with the conductor.
lassennews.com
Elizabeth Pitcairn and her 1720 Mendelssohn Red Stradivarius violin return to Susanville for two Susanville Symphony performances and a benefit event at the White home, with tickets available at Axia Home Loans. The instrument, crafted in Cremona, Italy, has a storied history and is featured in Francois Girard’s film The Red Violin.
quotidiano.net
Gianluigi Schiavon reports on the Nippon Violin collection presented in New York, a tour of 14 priceless violins valued at 80 million dollars. The article features Andrea Obiso, Sota Nakazawa and highlights Stradivari instruments, a Guarneri del Gesù, a Guadagnini and a Ruggieri.
thomann.de
The Thomann Blog reports on a 310-year-old violin valued at 290,000 euros that was forgotten on a London suburban train by British musician Stephen Morris, a soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The article notes the violin, a baroque instrument made in 1709 by David Teccler, and mentions two historic bows once belonging to Michael Rabin. After public appeals and CCTV assistance, the owner was likely able to recover the instrument.