All Fine-Contemporary articles – Page 2
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Premium ❘ FeatureStringed instrument myths exposed
Have you heard the one about checking an instrument crack by spitting on it? What about washing your bow hair in hot soapy water? We separate fact from crackpot theory
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Premium ❘ FeatureAsk the Experts: purchasing the right Baroque bow
A trio of Baroque bow makers give their thoughts on what to look for when making the leap into historically informed playing
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Blogs'He handed me the Black Violin and said, try this one – it was love at first sight'
Violinist and composer Edward W. Hardy remembers his first encounter with a unique instrument he is now raising funds to purchase
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FocusCommissioning a new instrument – a guide for players
Commissioning an instrument can be an exciting prospect, but as a creative journey it can have its ups and downs. John Milnes considers how both player and maker can keep each other happy.
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FocusWhat's the difference between a £1,000 and a £20,000 violin?
How do violin dealers and auction houses settle on the prices of instruments in the ‘middle range’ – and what should a potential buyer bear in mind when browsing?
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FocusLeila Josefowicz: on choosing to play a new violin
The violinist talks about giving up on old Italian instruments and opting for a bespoke violin by maker Sam Zygmuntowicz
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ArticleOriginal letter by violin collector Count Cozio di Salabue up for auction
The letter is to be auctioned at Tarisio's June 2017 London auction, with a guide prize of £1,800-£2,500
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ArticleFrom the Archive: 1733 Guarneri 'del Gesù' violin, 'ex Kreisler'
This illustration of a violin by Guarneri 'del Gesù' was published in The Strad, January 1987. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs: The instrument most closely associated with Fritz Kreisler is the 1733 Guarneri 'del Gesù' now owned by the Library of ...
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ArticleFrom the Archive: a violin by Alessandro Gagliano, 'Rotondo', 1710
This illustration of a violin by Alessandro Gagliano was published in The Strad, May 1987. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs: Alessandro Gagliano worked in Naples from about 1700 to 1735. He is the first recorded Neapolitan violin maker, his work is relatively rare and ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a 1739 cello by Domenico Montagnana
This illustration of a cello by Domenico Montagnana was published in The Strad, October 1986. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:Stephen Kates is the proud owner of a magnificent Montagnana cello whose tone is as beautiful as its appearance. The fascinating story of ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by José Contreras
This illustration of a violin by José Contreras was published in The Strad, September 1986. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:José Contreras, a contemporary of Stradivari, is undoubtedly the premiere name in Spanish violin making. The instrument we have illustrated is a handsome ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Vincenzo Panormo from his Paris period
This illustration of a violin by Vincenzo Panormo was published in The Strad, April 1986. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:Dividing up the large body of work known in general as 'Panormo' among a family which seems to have multiplied itself rapidly ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Nicolas Lupot, 1805
This illustration of an 1805 violin by Nicolas Lupot was published in The Strad, September 1985. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:Despite sporadic indications to the contrary, the economic recession promises to stay with us for a while yet. Unlike the famous crash ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: the 'Zahn' Stradivarius, 1719
This illustration of the 1719 'Zahn' violin by Antonio Stradivari was published in The Strad, September 1985. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:The violin shown on this month's front cover is the 'Zahn' Stradivarius made in 1719. The instrument is an outstanding ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: the 'Harrison' Stradivarius violin, 1693
This illustration of a 1695 violin by Antonio Stradivari [the date has since been corrected to 1693] was published in The Strad, June 1985. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographsThe Shrine to Music Museum [now named the National Music Museum or ‘NMM’] in ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a 1725 cello by Peter Guarneri of Venice
This illustration of a 1725 cello by Peter Guarneri of Venice was published in The Strad, April 1985. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:London's springtime sales once again afford a useful opportunity to study works from schools not often accessible to most of ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Jakob Stainer, 1672
This illustration of a violin by Jakob Stainer was published in The Strad, March 1985. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs: It is difficult to separate much of the fact and fiction surrounding Jakob Stainer and both have been mixed together in ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a viola by Joseph Hill, 1770
This illustration of a viola by Joseph Hill was published in The Strad, March 1985. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:At the Philips January event, the limelight was on violas. A fine Joseph Hill of London 1770 15 7/8 inches back with notably ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Antonio Mariani, Pesaro, 166-
This illustration of a violin by Antonio Mariani was published in The Strad, March 1985. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:The Mariani family - Ludovico, Fabio and Brandini - were noted for their Brescian appearance, so the assumption is often made that one ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Carlo Bergonzi, Cremona, c.1730
This illustration of the a violin by Carlo Bergonzi was published in The Strad, November 1983. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:The violin illustrated on our front cover was made by Carlo Bergonzi in Cremona in about 1730. It is a fine and ...