Author: Ellen Fonoroff

Congratulations again to Stradivari Society recipient Tessa Lark on her first Grammy nomination for Best Classical Instrumental Solo in Sky, Concerto for Violin, written for her by Michael Torke! We are thrilled to see this amazing violinist's career take off. Tessa plays a violin by G. P. Maggini, Brescia, ca. 1600 on loan from the Society thanks to her generous patron. For more, go to tessalark....
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CONGRATULATIONS to Stradivari Society recipient of a violin by G. P. Maggini, ca. 1600, TESSA LARK, who was just named a 2020 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist. Lark will receive the Hunt Family Award, presented to the Emerging Artist nominated by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Tessa commented: "I determined only days ago that this Kentucky girl wasn’t equipped to make much of a musical s...
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Stradivari Society recipient Tim Fain joined Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied to support the LA Dance Project at their 2019 Gala on October 23 where Tim was also featured in performance. He plays an exquisite violin by Francesco Gobetti, Venice, 1717, "Moller" on generous loan to him by his patrons Karen and Clement Arrison. You can find out more about the event here.  
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Congratulations to Elena Urioste on her 10 years as The Stradivari Society recipient of a magnificent violin by Alessandro Gagliano, Naples, c. 1706 thanks to her generous patron Dr. Charles King. Check out Elena's tribute to the Gagliano and Dr. King here.
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DON'T MISS VADIM GLUZMAN performing Bernstein's Serenade with the Grant Park Orchestra conducted by Carlos Kalmar at the Harris Theater on August 2 and 3. Vadim is an Artistic Advisor to The Stradivari Society and the recipient of the exquisite "Auer" Stradivari violin of 1690. To find out more, go to  https://grantparkmusicfestival.com/in-th…/vadim-gluzman-2019 or http://vadimgluzman.com/. ...
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We are delighted to share our very first Stradivari Society Newsletter with you featuring our newest recipients and updates on our artists' exciting international engagements, recordings, and awards. We have also included a very special selection of instruments from the Bein & Fushi Collection. Our featured instrument:   A magnificent violin byGIUSEPPE GUARNERI DEL GESÙCremona, 1741“Jarnovi...
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In a fascinating article, “A Question for the Ages — Analysis,” The Strad explores issues raised by a group of luthiers in Belgium who are calling for musicians to play or travel with antique instruments less in order to preserve their value or to keep them in museum settings so they can be constantly monitored for their “playability,” as advocated by the curator of Cremona’s Museo del Violino. Th...
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Violinist and Stradivari Society recipient of the “Moller” Guarneri del Gesù of 1725 thanks to his generous patron, the Samsung Foundaton of Culture, Stephen Kim is quickly building an international reputation as a rising young virtuoso. As the latest major feather in his cap, he was awarded Third Prize at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, garnering the violinist important international...
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Check out the terrific interview in Strings with Stradivari Society recipient and Grammy-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich about playing the exquisite “Kiesewetter” Stradivari violin thanks to his generous patrons Clement and Karen Arrison: http://stringsmagazine.com/augustin-hadelich-1723-ex-kiesewetter-strad-violin. Photo credit: Paul Glickman.
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