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en.karstenwitt.com
Ilya Gringolts and the Finnish Baroque Orchestra were awarded a Diapason d'Or for the Locatelli program on the CD il labirinto armonico. The recording features violin concertos by Pietro Locatelli and was released at the start of the year, with praise from Gramophone, Fono Forum, and Süddeutsche Zeitung.
tarisio.com
The article discusses the 1697 Guarneri viola known as the Primrose, Lord Harrington, including its provenance, makers (Giuseppe Guarneri filius Andrea), model (contralto), and dimensions. It notes the instrument’s back length of 41.3 cm and places it in the context of other Guarneri violas and historical ownership; provenance references Hills and Cozio.
regio7.cat
Article reporting the theft of a French violin from the 18th century and its bow from musician and composer Manel Ribera of Sant Joan de Vilatorrada. The violin was made in Mirecourt and dates to the 18th century, valued originally at about 250,000 pesetas (about 1,500 euros) and currently estimated between 30,000 and 70,000 euros; the bow is a Hall from the 19th century valued between 6,000 and 12,000 euros, with the case also stolen. The piece notes Ribera's long relationship with the instrument since 1982 and his career as a performer and composer, and mentions his role at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC).
theviolinchannel.com
The article reports that the 16th Primrose International Viola Competition will be held at the Colburn School from December 12–18, 2021. It states eligibility (violas of any nationality, 29 years and younger) and the first prize of US $15,000; the event is presented by the Colburn School and the American Viola Society. The 2021 jury and the fact that all rounds will be streamed on The Violin Channel are also noted. Applications must be received by July 16, 2021, with a link provided for application details (www.primrosecompetition.org).
spectrumnews1.com
George Yu, a Louisville-based luthier and award-winning violin maker, crafts violins that sell for about $25,000. His background includes software engineering and formal training at the Violin Making School of America, with techniques blending traditional Amati-inspired designs and modern CT-scanning technology.
theviolinchannel.com
Piotr Pielaszek won both 1st and 2nd prizes at the 14th International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Making Competition in Poznan, Poland. He received €21,000 in total for the two prizes, with 1st prize for his Dali violin and 2nd prize for his Selva violin; Jan Jakub Lipiński was 3rd prize and Gonzalo Boyolo received a special prize.
cremonaoggi.it
The Cremonaoggi page reports the theft of a violin from a Cremona-based accountant, Massimo Serventi, on February 16 and its escalation to a robbery. The article names those arrested: Francesco Di Roma (49, from Lombardy) and Liridon Fejza (21, Kosovar) for robbery, and Stefano Barca (36, Cremonese) for receiving the violin, which was a 1978 Formaggia violin from Crema. It notes prior convictions and arrests for the suspects and describes the investigation leading to the recovery of the instrument and the role of surveillance and testimonies.
slippedisc.com
The article reports that an item in an Italian attic has been attributed, after scientific tests, to Giuseppe Guarneri ‘filius Andreae’ and could be worth close to a million dollars to the owner.
artsjournal.com
The article reports that a violin found in an Italian attic has been confirmed as a priceless instrument made by Giuseppe Guarneri filius Andreae around 1705, with dendrochronology showing the wood came from the same tree as wood in another Guarneri instrument.