The Violins of Ruggiero Ricci
by 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 …
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Pablo Casals and His Goffriller Cello
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 …
Pablo Picasso and the Violin
The crossover between visual and performing arts is not uncommon. But in his championing of Cubism, Picasso found his inspiration to paint in violins. …
Three Female Bowmakers Break Through the Pernambuco Ceiling
All aspects of orchestral music making – performers, conductors, composers, and instrument makers – have resisted women’s involvement. Until the 20th century. The place of …
Need a Strad? Borrow One Here.
Patronage of artists has always been essential. But different ways that high priced instruments find young prodigies ensure those strings get bowed. The arts, music …
New Yamaha YZF-R3 officially launched in Thailand!
by South Carolina Democrats stunned by Biden’s plan to put them first in 2024 Top South Carolina Democrats had not even requested to be moved to …
The best cat foods to buy, according to experts
As of Thursday afternoon, the lava was about 3.2 miles away from the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, which connects the …
Cannabis and Hair Loss
by Does weed help, harm – or both? The research is scant, but relaxed marijuana laws and lots of industry interest, pro-hair solutions from cannabis might …
Types of Medieval Stringed Instruments
To understand stringed instruments of the European Middle Ages, it helps to understand medieval music itself. The Medieval Era, roughly 500 CE to 1400 …
The Concertmasters of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
As the first chair of one of the world’s great orchestras, the LA Phil concertmasters often extend their credits by working on great cinematic scores. …