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Tessa Lark Garners Her First Grammy Nomination

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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Tessa Lark Receives a 2020 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award

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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Tim Fain Performs at LA Dance Project Gala

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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Vadim Gluzman to Perform with the Grant Park Orchestra on August 2 and 3

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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Just Released: The Stradivari Society’s First Newsletter

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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SUZANNE FUSHI QUOTED IN THE STRAD MAGAZINE

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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STEPHEN KIM TAKES THIRD PRIZE IN THE 2019 QUEEN ELISABETH COMPETITION

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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STRADIVARI SOCIETY RECIPIENTS IN THE NEWS Augustin Hadelich Named 2018 Instrumentalist of the Year by Musical America Worldwide

Congratulations to our good friend and Stradivari Society Recipient AUGUSTIN HADELICH on being named 2018 INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR by Musical America Worldwide! Augustin plays the magnificent "Kiesewetter" Stradivari of c. 1723 on loan to him through The Stradivari Society thanks to his generous patrons Clement and Karen Arrison. Click here to find out more.       ...
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Violinist Augustin Hadelich Interviewed In Strings Magazine

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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IN THE NEWS Violinist.com Article Features The Stradivari Society and Recipient Kristóf Baráti

Society Executive Director Suzanne Fushi comments: “Thanks to Laurie Niles for this great article about The Stradivari Society. You beautifully captured the organization and feeling of the recitals at The Woman's Athletic Club. Much appreciated!" You can read the article here.  
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Dorothy DeLay Centennial Tribute Features Stradivari Society Recipients Philippe Quint, Paul Huang, Randall Mitsuo Goosby, and Chee Yun to Perform

A celebration of the centennial of the birth of legendary Juilliard pedagogue Dorothy DeLay (1917-2002) will bring together renowned artists from around the world, all former students, to pay tribute in an evening of spectacular music-making on Sunday, April 2 at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. The event is sponsored by The Stradivari Society, The Violin Channel, and SiriusXM. Featured musician...
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SAVE THE DATE Bein & Fushi Presents a Cello Masterclass Led by Ilya Finkelshteyn, Principal Cellist of the Cincinnati Symphony

Saturday, April 1 at 1:00 pm in Bein & Fushi's Great Room at 410 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL Admission is Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP: mail@beinfushi.com or 312-663-0150 Ilya Finkelshteyn, principal cellist of the Cincinnati Symphony, has performed extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia as soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. Highly acclaimed for his p...
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Vadim Gluzman to Play Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto at Carnegie Hall with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra on February 4

Check out the terrific feature in The Huffington Post about violinist Vadim Gluzman, Stradivari Society recipient of the “Auer” Stradivari of 1690, who will be playing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the same violin that was played by Leopold Auer, to whom the concerto is dedicated. The performance is with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on February 4.
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The Exquisite “Sennhauser” Guarneri del Gesù Violin Has Been Loaned to William Hagen

"What an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to play the ’Sennhauser.’"  The violin is beautiful in appearance and the sound and range of the instrument are beyond any violin I have played before. This is a huge opportunity for me, and I am so grateful to my patron and The Stradivari Society for giving me such an incredible instrument to use.” – William Hagen Congratulations to violinist ...
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Joshua Brown Named Stradivari Society Recipient of a Violin by Pietro Guarneri, Cremona, 1679

"I am so grateful and honored that the Stradivari Society has granted me the long-term use of the Pietro Guarneri violin. Playing such a high caliber instrument really opens up so many more ways for me to express myself as a musician, and I am so thankful to both my patron and the Society for believing in me.” – Joshua Brown We are thrilled to announce that Joshua Brown is now the recipient of ...
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Vadim Gluzman Returns to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Dec. 8-10

Don't miss Stradivari Society Artistic Advisor and recipient Vadim Gluzman's return to perform Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) conducted by Neeme Järvi on Dec 8, 9, and 10 at Symphony Center. Read Kyle MacMillan's feature for the CSO on Gluzman here. Find out more about this extraordinary virtuoso at www.vadimgluzman.com. Gluzman plays the exquisite "Aue...
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Francisco Fullana Is Chosen to be the Recipient of the “Mary Portman” Guarneri del Gesù Violin

CONGRATULATIONS FRANCISCO FULLANA ... Now the recipient of the magnificent "Mary Portman" Guarneri del Gesù violin, Cremona, 1735 on loan from The Stradivari Society thanks to his generous patrons Karen and Clement Arrison. “It is a huge honor to be granted the use of one of the string world’s true crown jewels … an instrument once owned and played by my idol Fritz Kreisler. I can’t thank The Str...
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Philippe Quint Commissions and Performs in the “Red Violin” Caprices Ballet World Premiere

Stradivari Society recipient of the "Ruby" Stradivari Philippe Quint will perform in the world premiere of the ballet he commissioned, the Red Violin Caprices, starring Christine Rocas and Rory Hohenstein of the Joffrey Ballet with music by John Corigliano and choreography by Nicolas Blanc. The performance is part of a gala event presented by Embarc and will be held at the black box theatre in...
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Russian American Foundation Gala Benefit Concert Features Violinist Philippe Quint and Friends Celebration Includes Rare Violin Exhibition Curated by Suzanne Fushi

Recipient of the “Ruby” Stradivari violin of 1708, Philippe Quint teamed with musical friends to present “From Bloch to Rachmaninoff,” a stellar evening of virtuosic music-making for the Russian American Foundation’s gala benefit concert on June 5. Quint was joined by cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian in thrilling performances at the historic and elegant National Arts Club in N...
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Grammy Award-Winning Violinist Augustin Hadelich Dazzles at Make Music Chicago Joseph Bein Gives Pre-Concert Lecture

Chicago fans of the acclaimed violinist Augustin Hadelich were treated to a free recital at St. James Cathedral on June 21. The concert was part of the global celebration, Fête de la Musique (World Music Day), and presented by Rush Hour Concerts, now in its 17th season. The violinist gave brilliant performances of music by Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky to the capacity crowd and received standing ovat...
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