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The Washington Examiner reports a rare 18th-century violin by Guarneri del Gesu, nicknamed the “Leonardo da Vinci of violins,” is expected to fetch over 10 million euros (about $10.6 million) at a June auction in France. The instrument, made in 1736 and associated with virtuoso Regis Pasquier, has been played in major venues including Carnegie Hall.
highlifechannel.com
The instrument, crafted in 1736 by Giuseppe Guarneri and owned by Regis Pasquier, could fetch up to 10 million euros at auction in France. It will be auctioned by Aguttes in Neuilly-sur-Seine after a viewing, with a base price estimate of 4 to 4.5 million euros.
variety.com
The article discusses a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin once owned by Toscha Seidel, which could fetch up to $20 million at auction. Estimates place the price between $16 million and $20 million, highlighting its condition and history.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports that a 308-year-old Stradivarius violin, once owned by Toscha Seidel, will be sold by Tarisio on June 9. The instrument is linked to Seidel and the Golden Period of Stradivari (1700–1725). Carlos Tome of Tarisio comments on the instrument’s voice and legacy.
tarisio.com
The article discusses rare violins associated with Fritz Kreisler, Jascha Heifetz, Yehudi Menuhin and Toscha Seidel, highlighting the 1714 da Vinci Stradivarius owned by Seidel that will be auctioned by Tarisio from May 18 to June 9. It notes market factors such as provenance, condition, and the instrument’s maker families (Stradivari, Amati, Guarneri) and mentions prior sale prices and cultural context.
nytimes.com
James B. Stewart reports on Toscha Seidel’s 1714 da Vinci Stradivarius violin, which is being sold by Tarisio in an auction that could approach $20 million. The instrument, known from Hollywood titles and early film scores, is part of a trend of rare violins commanded by previous owners such as Fritz Kreisler and Jascha Heifetz.
tarisio.com
This 308-Year-Old Violin Could Become the Most Expensive Ever Sold - Tarisio discusses the 1714 Stradivarius known as the da Vinci, ex-Seidel, estimated to sell for about $20 million. The instrument’s history includes former owner Toscha Seidel and earlier naming by Caressa & Francais, with past sale records and charity auction context.
newser.com
The da Vinci Stradivarius, a 1714 instrument formerly owned by Toscha Seidel, is expected to fetch between $16 million and $20 million at auction, potentially setting a new record for a Stradivarius at Tarisio. The violin is nicknamed the da Vinci Stradivarius and is considered among Antonio Stradivari’s finest creations.
symphony.org
The article reports a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin, reportedly once played on the Oscar-winning Wizard of Oz score, going to auction with estimates between $16 million and $20 million. The instrument, nicknamed ‘da Vinci’ and crafted in 1714, was owned by Toscha Seidel, who debuted in New York in 1918 and later moved to California, with the auction to be hosted by Tarisio before June 9.
musicinstrumentnews.co.uk
The article reports that Thomastik-Infeld announced the DOMINANT PRO string series for viola and cello, expanding the previously released DOMINANT PRO for violin. It describes both the viola and cello offerings and highlights features such as tonal variety, dynamic range, and suitability for orchestral and solo performance.
apnews.com
Minghaun Xu, a Chicago musician and Roosevelt University music faculty member, reported a violin made in 1758 was stolen from her family’s home during a burglary. The instrument, lent to Xu by a private sponsor for 20 years, was taken along with a newer violin and her son’s cello.
slippedisc.com
The article reports that a 1758 Nicolas Gagliano violin belonging to Chicago violinist Ming Huan Xu was stolen from her South Loop home. Xu suspects a man had been staking out the premises and notes she had to borrow a violin for an upcoming University of Chicago concert.
theviolinchannel.com
The 2022 Classic Strings Cello Competition took place in Dubai and crowned Michał Balas first prize, with Sydney Lee and Vaclav Petr as second and third prize winners. Balas also received a special prize for the best Maltese piece and a €50,000 cash prize plus a tour of ten concerts with €5,000 per concert; Alexey Zhilin received a special prize for the best performance of a compulsory piece.
aargauerzeitung.ch
The article reports that violist Isabel Charisius joins the Seeklang concerts in Hergiswil as co-director and mentor. It discusses her background with the Alban Berg Quartet, her teaching role in Lucerne, and her forthcoming performances in the season finale featuring Dvorak and Schoenberg, with the trio including Daniel Dodds (Stradivari) and Jesper Gasseling (Amati violin).