Monday, February 28, 2005
Violin maker makes sweet music on Internet Maryville Daily Times, TN - Feb 24, 2005
... Gianna Perry. Violin bows from Brazil. Rosin from England and the Korean peninsula. Violin parts from China and Bulgaria. The trucks ... [sponsored by VarsityDepot.com]
... Gianna Perry. Violin bows from Brazil. Rosin from England and the Korean peninsula. Violin parts from China and Bulgaria. The trucks ... [sponsored by VarsityDepot.com]
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Evevn amateurs can earn some money, crafting violins . . . Isn't it nice?
Ces, www.kulviolins.com
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Scrap art Baltimore Sun - 14 hours ago
... A furniture maker who works with her husband, Douglas Jones in Burlington, Vt., Kulow-Jones stashed the tin away ... Lately, she's been working with violin scrolls ...
Ces, www.kulviolins.com
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Scrap art Baltimore Sun - 14 hours ago
... A furniture maker who works with her husband, Douglas Jones in Burlington, Vt., Kulow-Jones stashed the tin away ... Lately, she's been working with violin scrolls ...
Friday, February 25, 2005
Busker bugs violin lover
Probably not latest news. Probably not so important. Anyway, some violin related news from sunny New Zealand.
Ces, violin maker, http://www.kulviolins.com
Ces, violin maker, http://www.kulviolins.com
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A young violinist busking to save for university has had an unexpected setback.
Juliet Ayre's been asked not to play in a prime spot outside Nelson's Michael Hill jewellers, even though the chain's founder is passionate about the instrument.
"The manager sent out one of her workers to complain about my playing and ask me to move away. The music was too loud and the customers were complaining," says Ayre.
She's popular too, making $40 to $50 an hour.
The irony is that the chain's founder once dreamed of being a concert violinist.
He even runs an international violin competition. But in a clash between music and money - it's no contest.
Nelson's mayor believes buskers add to the city's charm, and says only the council has the legal right to move them on.
"We say to them stay 20 odd minutes, wherever you are and then move on, especially if you've only got one tune," says Paul Matheson.
Juliet has moved on because there are plenty of other places where her music is appreciated.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Celebrity?
Ces, http://www.kulviolins.com
Being violin makers and repairers, we often are speaking about old Italian violins. These undoubtedly are superior, but they are old . . . I described some aspects concrning Ideal violin sound in my article. Anyway, it undoubtedly remains food for thought .
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Missing 18th Century violin recovered Washington Times, DC - Feb 10, 2005
The instrument made by Italian-violin maker Nicolo Gagliano in Naples in 1774 was valued at more than $280,000. The violin disappeared Feb. ...
Being violin makers and repairers, we often are speaking about old Italian violins. These undoubtedly are superior, but they are old . . . I described some aspects concrning Ideal violin sound in my article. Anyway, it undoubtedly remains food for thought .
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Missing 18th Century violin recovered Washington Times, DC - Feb 10, 2005
The instrument made by Italian-violin maker Nicolo Gagliano in Naples in 1774 was valued at more than $280,000. The violin disappeared Feb. ...
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
St. Valentine's Day Coffeehouse Weston Town Crier, MA - Feb 9, 2005
... of fine violin varnish. "Consider closely her technique, for you shall have seen nothing like it," says art historian and musical instrument maker Keith Hill ...
... of fine violin varnish. "Consider closely her technique, for you shall have seen nothing like it," says art historian and musical instrument maker Keith Hill ...
Monday, February 21, 2005
Swedish artist Lars Widenfalk has sculpted a black stone violin that creates sweet music (Gulf News) It is the only one of its kind in the world - a violin sculpted from polished black stone. Modelled on a Stradivarius, it was created by Swedish sculptor Lars Widenfalk. But it is much more than a beautiful sculpture - it is a violin that can be played.
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Making instruments music to Aliquippa man's ears Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Feb 5, 2005
... One of the members of the band was a maker of Tamburitza instruments. ... "I don't know about making them," he said. "Violin making is very intensive. ... [sponsored by VarsityDepot.com/soccernets.cfm]
... One of the members of the band was a maker of Tamburitza instruments. ... "I don't know about making them," he said. "Violin making is very intensive. ... [sponsored by VarsityDepot.com/soccernets.cfm]
Friday, February 18, 2005
News from NZ capital
News I found in a paper: 'Capital Times' (What's on in Wellington), vol 30 No 19, Feb 16-22 2005
Dr. Ces Kul, violin maker
http://www.kulviolins.com
Francesca Mountfort looks as though she has just stepped out of a music box to play her cello for her solo show, Nervous Doll Dancing.
"The name comes from a piece I worked on with dancer and filmmaker UJ Lee for the Dance Your Socks Off Festival," says Mounfort. "It was a dance piece that had a nervous edge to it and included clockwork dolls.
"We put the elements together and and ended up with Nervous Doll Dancing. I kept the name because it sums up my music."
Mounfort's music was born in the elecroacoustic studio of Victoria University.
"I started playing other people's compositions for cello and electic backing but I wanted to develop my own style. I wanted to develop a solo act that wasn't just cello."
Armed with two very different instruments, Mounfort creates a soundscape with her computer and accompanies it with her cello. Her melodies are ethereal as she experiments with textures and sound. Occasionally she adds haunting vocals that sound as if they come from the Sirens of Greek mythology.
Mountfort released her debut CD, also called Nervous Doll Dancing, last year. While it is her first solo offering, she has appeared on many other local CDs recently.
"Wellington's a small place," she says. "It's easy to meet people and get involved in lots of different stuff. The cello is such a versatile instrument. By itself it sounds beautiful but it also works well with other sounds."
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These are news from far and sunny New Zealand
Dr. Ces Kul, violin maker
http://www.kulviolins.com
MELLOW CELLO
Francesca Mountfort looks as though she has just stepped out of a music box to play her cello for her solo show, Nervous Doll Dancing.
"The name comes from a piece I worked on with dancer and filmmaker UJ Lee for the Dance Your Socks Off Festival," says Mounfort. "It was a dance piece that had a nervous edge to it and included clockwork dolls.
"We put the elements together and and ended up with Nervous Doll Dancing. I kept the name because it sums up my music."
Mounfort's music was born in the elecroacoustic studio of Victoria University.
"I started playing other people's compositions for cello and electic backing but I wanted to develop my own style. I wanted to develop a solo act that wasn't just cello."
Armed with two very different instruments, Mounfort creates a soundscape with her computer and accompanies it with her cello. Her melodies are ethereal as she experiments with textures and sound. Occasionally she adds haunting vocals that sound as if they come from the Sirens of Greek mythology.
Mountfort released her debut CD, also called Nervous Doll Dancing, last year. While it is her first solo offering, she has appeared on many other local CDs recently.
"Wellington's a small place," she says. "It's easy to meet people and get involved in lots of different stuff. The cello is such a versatile instrument. By itself it sounds beautiful but it also works well with other sounds."
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These are news from far and sunny New Zealand
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Missing 18th Century violin recovered Washington Times, DC - Feb 10, 2005
The instrument made by Italian-violin maker Nicolo Gagliano in Naples in 1774 was valued at more than $280,000. The violin disappeared Feb. ... [sponsored by VarsityDepot.com/soccernets.cfm]
The instrument made by Italian-violin maker Nicolo Gagliano in Naples in 1774 was valued at more than $280,000. The violin disappeared Feb. ... [sponsored by VarsityDepot.com/soccernets.cfm]
Monday, February 14, 2005
Debunking the Stradivarius myth Telegraph.co.uk, UK - Feb 10, 2005
... At the bottom of Tetzlaff's biography, however, it will tell you that he plays on an instrument made by the German violin-maker Peter Greiner, not in the 18th ...
... At the bottom of Tetzlaff's biography, however, it will tell you that he plays on an instrument made by the German violin-maker Peter Greiner, not in the 18th ...
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Making instruments music to Aliquippa man's ears Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Feb 5, 2005
... One of the members of the band was a maker of Tamburitza instruments. ... "I don't know about making them," he said. "Violin making is very intensive. ...
... One of the members of the band was a maker of Tamburitza instruments. ... "I don't know about making them," he said. "Violin making is very intensive. ...
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Rolls Royce of Violins & Violinists Come To NZ Scoop.co.nz (press release), New Zealand - Feb 7, 2005
... New to the competition this year is a generous donation of a fine Italian violin by contemporary Italian maker, Riccardo Bergonzi.. ...
... New to the competition this year is a generous donation of a fine Italian violin by contemporary Italian maker, Riccardo Bergonzi.. ...
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Master violin maker is still practicing his craft at 95 Fort Worth Star Telegram (subscription), TX - Feb 3, 2005
NEVADA CITY, Calif. - Joseph Rashid has just finished making his 95th violin, in time for his 95th birthday. ... 95, the latest violin Rashid has varnished. ...
NEVADA CITY, Calif. - Joseph Rashid has just finished making his 95th violin, in time for his 95th birthday. ... 95, the latest violin Rashid has varnished. ...
