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European Division

Wulfson Arranges Acquisition of Unique Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù Cello
Eduard Wulfson Becomes First European Patron & First Directory of European Operations for The Stradivari Society®


 Eduard WulfsonEduard Wulfson, artistic director of the international Chateau de Champs Masterclasses for violinists held each summer outside of Paris, has become the Society's first European Director of European Operations. The esteemed violinist and professor, well-known for his coaching of international soloists, last year orchestrated the purchase of the only existent Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù cello, 1731, "Messeas." Shortly thereafter, Wulfson, on behalf of The Stradivari Society, loaned this exceptional instrument to the acclaimed cellist David Geringas. "I am very proud to be the Society's first European patron and first European director of operations," said Wulfson.

Acquisition of the del Gesù evolved from Wulfson's great mutual admiration and friendship with Geoffrey Fushi, he explained. "I admire his great achievements with his partner, Robert Bein, as world-leading violin experts and dealers. When Geoffrey mentioned the existence of the unique and superb only existent cello by del Gesù," related Wulfson. "I was so surprised about such a sensational discovery that I asked to see the cello. I immediately fell in love with the wonderful sound and the gorgeous, divine projection of this instrument, as did David," remarked Wulfson, who quickly developed the financial structure to acquire the rare cello.

The Chateau de Champs Masterclasses
Geoffrey Fushi's visits to Paris gave him the opportunity to watch a video recording of Wulfson's impressive masterclasses at Chateau de Champs, a fabulous castle which once belonged to Madame Pompadour. With his friend Jean-Claude Menou, director of the castle, Wulfson invites great artists to participate in the masterclasses. Last year, the esteemed guest artists included the outstanding violinists Ida Haendel and Vadim Repin, who is also a Stradivari Society recipient. The festival regularly attracts the very best teachers, including outstanding Belgian violinist Michaél Guttman and Cyrus Forough, distinguished Chicago violin teacher. Wulfson's assistant, Yuko Mori, was recently appointed to the faculty of Roosevelt University. "I combine all generations, and I try always to introduce new types of teaching, with a concern for the students and the music," explained Wulfson.

 


Chateau de Champs
New Paris Consulting Office Reaches Out to Talented New Musicians
Wulfson is also heading a new consulting office, Strings Unlimited, which will play a very important role in reaching out and nurturing the most talented new musicians. Many of the great musicians of today, including Ida Haendel, Vadim Repin, David Geringas, Michaél Guttman (first violin with the Arriaga Quartet), and Pavel Vernikov (member of the renowned Europe Trio), will be collaborating with Wulfson in this new venture, which opened in Paris in January 2000. Strings Unlimited is advising musicians in such aspects of professional life as how to prepare for important concerts and international competitions, how to be coached, and how to choose an instrument.
For more information about Strings Unlimited, contact Eduard Wulfson via fax
at 331-42-46-00-70.
 
A Spectacular Recital Held at Bein & Fushi
A special performance for solo violin held in January 2000 was planned by Wulfson in collaboration with The Stradivari Society to introduce his extraordinarily talented pupil, Kristof Barati, to Chicago. Barati has received the highest praise from Ida Haendel: "Kristof is certainly one of the most talented violinists of this or any generation. He is unique-in his tone, beautiful sound, natural musicality, taste, and elegance. He is a soloist." And from Vadim Repin: "Kristof is an unbelievable talent. He will have a great career."