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[ad_1] Rare violins that once belonged to famous virtuosos such as Fritz Kreisler, Jascha Heifetz and Yehudi Menuhin have been sold privately for up to $20 million in recent years. The instruments they play typically bear their name, for example the “Earl of Plymouth” Stradivarius, which is now also referred to as “ex-Kreisler” to shine …
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[ad_1] The 21st century has been a powerful century for violin concertos. To think Jennifer HigdonHe won the Pulitzer Prize in 2010 for his neo-Romantic work for Hilary Hahn. Esa-Pekka Salonen, Thomas Adès, Harrison Birtwistle, Jörg Widmann (two times) and John Adams (the same). And also Unsuk ChinThe extremely difficult, attractively colored 2001 concerto gave …
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[ad_1] Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for the things we take for granted for the rest of the year. So it’s fitting that violinist Joshua Bell is performing with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra this week. One of classical music’s biggest, best-selling stars, Bell tours diligently. But he’s not getting a new job …
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[ad_1] VENICE — In its 1600-odd history, any number of imaginary ships have swam in Venice’s Grand Canal, often during boat races or elaborate ceremonies dedicated to the sea. On Saturday morning, it took an absolutely unusual dizzying turn: a massive violin carrying a string quartet playing Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.” Dubbed the “Noah’s Violin,” …
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[ad_1] Change is difficult. Especially for an old instrument like the violin, which has gotten in the way. But it does. And in the hands of five-string violinist Casey Driessen and jazz violinist Oriol Saña, the sounds of change are like an unexpected crackle. A scratch. A bow drag on the ramped arc to create …
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