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The Violins of Ruggiero Ricci by lastringplayer from the Arts & Entertainment category
Over a long career that left a legacy of recordings and accomplished students, Ricci always had an eye (and ear) for fine violins, both old and...Read entire post
Posted on: 26 Mar 2023 05:53:26 pm
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Pablo Casals and His Goffriller Cello by lastringplayer from the Arts & Entertainment category
Misidentified for decades, the instrument of the famous 20th century cellist is still in the ownership of his widow. Tax policy is why it was...Read entire post
Posted on: 25 Mar 2023 05:39:09 pm
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Pablo Picasso and the Violin by lastringplayer from the Arts & Entertainment category
The crossover between visual and performing arts is not uncommon. But in his championing of Cubism, Picasso found his inspiration to paint in...Read entire post
Posted on: 24 Mar 2023 04:30:14 pm
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All aspects of orchestral music making – performers, conductors, composers, and instrument makers – have resisted women’s...Read entire post
Posted on: 09 Mar 2023 03:50:54 pm
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Need a Strad? Borrow One Here. by lastringplayer from the Arts & Entertainment category
Patronage of artists has always been essential. But different ways that high priced instruments find young prodigies ensure those strings get...Read entire post
Posted on: 07 Mar 2023 07:37:17 am
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