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FocusWhy do some 18th-century French violins have an ebony border round the edges?
Inspired by a c.1760 Chappuy instrument, violinist and cellist Michel Lorge considers the reasons for an unusual stylistic quirk of 18th-century violin making
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NewsPhilharmonie de Paris announces lutherie competition
The contest will be held next January for students and professional instrument makers
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FocusThe violin making principles of Nicolas Lupot
Born into a turbulent period of history, the 18th-19th century maker was among the first French luthiers to appreciate Stradivari's radical ideas
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NewsDallas Symphony Orchestra postpones European tour, citing security concerns
The ensemble has taken the decision following recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, US
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NewsJordi Savall postpones Calais refugee camp concert
The Spanish viol player and conductor has cited security concerns following last month’s Paris attacks
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Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a cello by J.F. Aldric, Paris, 1825
This llustration of a cello by J.F. Aldric was published in The Strad, February 1969.
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ArticleViolinist performs at Trafalgar Square vigil for Paris attack victims
Violinist Bar Markovich performs at the candlelit vigil in Trafalgar Square, London in the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks of Friday 13 November 2015.Watch: Musicians gather in London's Trafalgar Square to pay tribute to Charlie Hebdo victims
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NewsUNESCO orchestral concert for Paris terror victims to feature French concertmasters
The performance will be streamed live online this evening
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NewsOrchestra de Paris musician offers reward for missing Storioni violin
Gilles Henry left his instrument in a Paris Autolib electric car
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NewsPhilharmonie de Paris architect sues venue’s sponsors
Jean Nouvel claims the new building differs from his original design
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Renaud Capuçon performs Dutilleux at the Philharmonie de Paris
Violinist Renaud Capuçon plays Henri Dutilleux's 2002 work Sur le même accord (On only one chord) on 15 January at the opening gala concert of the Philharmonie de Paris, the French capital's long-awaited new concert hall. The 38-year-old was performing with the Orchestre de Paris under Paavo Järvi. The new ...
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ArticleViolinist Renaud Capuçon performs in the Paris Metro
Two years after Joshua Bell posed as an incognito busker in Washington DC's Metro, violinist Renaud Capuçon took to the Paris Metro to try the same trick. The film, made by Simon Lelouch, shows the interest, or lack thereof, demonstrated by the busy travellers as Capuçon performs ...
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ArticleYsaÿe Quartet says adieu after 30 years
The quartet performs a special farewell concert in Paris on Friday night
