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beares.com
The article reports that a 1755 G. B. Guadagnini violin, crafted in Milan, was successfully placed with a French collector. Previously played by Ben Bowman and now loaned to Aubree Oliverson, the instrument will be part of the Guadagnini Cycle residency at Château de Larraldia in southwest France, with the first concert on August 12, 2025.
pocketmags.com
The Strad reports on spring London auctions with energy and uneven results. It highlights the Amalie Mollner violin, sold for £360,000 at Ingles & Hayday, described as a North Italian instrument from the mid-18th century. Gardiner Houlgate’s return to London and Brompton’s decision not to offer a Stradivari are noted.
pocketmags.com
The article discusses the 1730 Domenico Montagnana cello known as the ‘Farina,’ including its history, the instrument’s characteristics, and the role of CT scans in gathering measurements for this month’s poster.
theviolinchannel.com
The 1783 G.B. Guadagnini cello formerly owned by Rostropovich has been loaned to Norwegian cellist Amalie Stalheim through the Norwegian foundation Dextra Musica. Stalheim has performed with numerous major ensembles and has received multiple awards; she is also founder of Classical Link and recently began as Artist in Residence at the Malmö Academy of Music.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports that violinist Stefan Jackiw received a long-term loan of a 1730 Domenico Montagnana Rossi violin, purchased for his use by a private foundation with help from Carlos Tome of Tarisio. The article notes Jackiw’s previous instruments and includes quotes about his experience with the instrument.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports that the FBI’s Los Angeles Art Crime team seeks public help locating a 1710 Amati violin stolen from a private home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, on December 8, 2020. The instrument, formerly owned by art dealer Rowland Weinstein, was taken from a white Tesla; Weinstein had inadvertently left the car unlocked after dropping the key under the seat. Weinstein purchased the violin for $507,436 at a London Tarisio auction in 2013.
menafn.com
The Carrodus violin, crafted in 1743 by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu and once owned by Niccolo Paganini, will be played at the BBC Proms in London by South Korean violinist Inmo Yang, with the Stretton Society loaning the instrument.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports that VC Artist Inmo Yang, a prize winner of the 2015 Premio Paganini and the 2022 Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, will debut at the BBC Proms on August 28, 2025, while playing the 1743 Carrodus Guarneri del Gesù violin loaned to him by the Stretto Society. The instrument is valued at $20 million and the program includes Bizet and Sarasate pieces with the BBC Symphony Orchestra under conductor Marie Jacquot.
rareformaudio.com
The Carrodus, a 1743 Guarneri del Gesù violin valued at $20 million, is returning to performance with South Korean violinist Inmo Yang and the BBC Symphony Orchestra in Cremona, Italy. The instrument is owned by the Stretton Society and is highlighted as a living instrument rather than a collectible.
theviolinchannel.com
The Scotta Stradivari, crafted in 1709, will be played by British violinist Anthony Marwood. The instrument is in trust with UKARIA Cultural Centre in Adelaide and previously played by Frida Scotta, Frida Schytte, Frida Scotta, and other artists. Marwood will perform on September 14, 2025, alongside James Crabb, Rohan Dasika, and a string quartet from the Australian National Academy of Music.
limelight-arts.com.au
British violinist Anthony Marwood has been announced as the next custodian of the c.1709 ‘Scotta’ Stradivari violin, now held in trust by UKARIA in South Australia. The instrument’s provenance includes players Frida Scotta, Barbara Kempner, and Pekka Kuusisto.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports that violinist Elias David Moncado will play on the 1724 Stradivarius known as the Ludwig, Ex-Szigeti on an indefinite loan from Germany's L-Bank Baden-Württemberg. The instrument was formerly owned by Joseph Ludwig and later played by Deszo and Joseph Szigeti, Erick Friedman, and W. E. Hill & Sons.