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NewsLong missing ‘Ames, Totenberg’ Stradivarius now on long-term loan to Nathan Meltzer
Young US violinist chosen as beneficiary of newly founded New York based instrument loan organisation Rare Violins In Consortium
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ArticleStolen ‘Ames’ Stradivarius violin returns to the stage
There was evidence that the thief tried to glue the cracks himself with superglue' - Bruno Price, Rare Violins of New York.The 'Ames' Stradivarius violin is to return to the stage after an extensive year-long restoration.The instrument was stolen from from the office of violinist Roman Totenberg ...
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BlogsThe rediscovery of the ‘Ames’ Stradivarius
Last week it was announced that the 1734 ‘Ames’ Stradivarius violin had resurfaced after going missing 35 years ago. Violin maker and restorer Phillip Injeian, who authenticated the instrument (right), explains how the rediscovery came about
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ArticleRoman Totenberg performs Schumann on the 'Ames' Stradivarius
Violinist Roman Totenberg performs the first movement of Schumann's First Violin Sonata on the 'Ames' Stradivarius with pianist Artur Balsam in a recording from 1976.The 1734 ‘Ames’ Stradivarius, which was stolen from Totenberg in 1980, was recently recovered after 35 years.Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital ...
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ArticleViolinist Roman Totenberg performs Szymanowski aged 90
Violin soloist and teacher Roman Totenberg performs Szymanowski's Concerto no.1 with the Boston University Symphony Orchestra in February 2001 in celebration of his 90th birthday. Totenberg died at the age of 101 in 2012 and taught at the university up to his death.The 1734 'Ames' Stradivarius, which was ...
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NewsStolen 'Ames' Stradivarius violin is recovered after 35 years
The 1734 'Ames' Stradivarius was taken from the office of violinist Roman Totenberg in 1980