A German chemistry journal is not the first place one would expect to find an article on violins, but Angewandte Chemie has published an article on the secrets of the 17th-century Italian … [Read more...] about The secrets of the Stradivari and Guarneri sound
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Francesca Dego plays Paganini’s violin for a new recording
Francesca Dego, one of the most sought after young violinists on the international scene, recently signed to Chandos Records, and for her first disc for the label, she can be heard playing Paganini's … [Read more...] about Francesca Dego plays Paganini’s violin for a new recording
A man turned down the offer of a Stradivarius for £100 because his daughter already had a recorder
Thieves who stole a £1.2 million Stradivarius violin tried to sell it for £100 to a man sitting next to them in an internet café, a court heard today. The man turned it down because his daughter … [Read more...] about A man turned down the offer of a Stradivarius for £100 because his daughter already had a recorder
Joshua Bell’s impromptu performance in the street
The Strathmore Hall in Maryland has been having problems. Here's their current homepage: Due to ongoing technical issues resulting from recent storms, the Strathmore website and online ticket sales … [Read more...] about Joshua Bell’s impromptu performance in the street
Grab a sandwich, lose a £1.2 million Stradivarius
A musician who went into a central London sandwich shop to buy something to eat has had a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin worth £1.2 million ($1.9 million) stolen, police said on Monday. British … [Read more...] about Grab a sandwich, lose a £1.2 million Stradivarius