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A second generation Luthier, Olivia Pelling, makes and repairs violin family instruments.

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#Violists: Did you start on #violin?


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This version of Bach’s first cello suite was recorded live in the Great Smoky Mountains. I’ve always thought of Suite No. 1 as “Nature at Play,” so it was a dream to play it with the birds, the trees, and the rushing brook. ▶️ yoyoma.lnk.to/natureatplay


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Isabella Leonarda was a nun and composer who lived in the 17th century. This is from her sonatas for 2 violins, violone and organ:

NotationIsGreat's tweet image. Isabella Leonarda was a nun and composer who lived in the 17th century. This is from her sonatas for 2 violins, violone and organ:

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To our friends in Turkey and Syria — our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. This is for those who are suffering and for the helpers that are working tirelessly to save lives and bring hope. __ Partita by Adnan Saygun #songsofcomfort


Rib bending this afternoon.

Fine_Strings's tweet image. Rib bending this afternoon.

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❤️ this tweet to receive a reminder on 11/11 to pause for 2 minutes of silence and make Remembrance Day the most unforgettable day of the year.


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The octobass of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. It typically plays one octave below the double bass. This rare bowed strong instrument was first built around 1850 in Paris by the French luthier, Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. #octobass #music #classicalmusic

fcmalby's tweet image. The octobass of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. It typically plays one octave below the double bass. This rare bowed strong instrument was first built around 1850 in Paris by the French luthier, Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. #octobass #music #classicalmusic

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I mean…

Remembering Glenn Gould, born on this day in 1932 in Toronto. Here he is performing Bach's Partita #2 at his cottage in Uptergrove, Ontario in the 1958 documentary film “Off the Record.”



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The Four Strings of a Violin, by Polish painter Edward Okuń (1914). Arizona State University Art Museum.

wikivictorian's tweet image. The Four Strings of a Violin, by Polish painter Edward Okuń (1914). Arizona State University Art Museum.

From the Bettman Collection, a “Walking Violin”, Philadelphia Mummers’ Parade, 1917

Fine_Strings's tweet image. From the Bettman Collection, a “Walking Violin”, Philadelphia Mummers’ Parade, 1917

Time for varnishing in the garden 😊

Fine_Strings's tweet image. Time for varnishing in the garden 😊

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'As musicians, it pays to remember that we have have readymade audiences and platforms at our disposal; let’s make them count' Today is Earth Day! @SophieGledhill shares 6 ways musicians can take positive action in the face of climate change: bit.ly/3xLVIUD @CelloTrek

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Feeling powerless as a musician in the face of the climate ...

Musicians are in a unique position to make a difference in the face of climate and ecological breakdown, writes cellist Sophie Gledhill


First and smallest viola d’amore nut ready to go…

Fine_Strings's tweet image. First and smallest viola d’amore nut ready to go…

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Cremonese rarities in the #collection of the #museedelamusique @philharmonie: one of the very few extant guitars by Antonio #Stradivari (ca.1680) & the tenore by Andrea Amati (bef. 1568) bearing the arms of Élisabeth of Valois, spouse of Philip II of Spain. #cremona #stradivarius

echard_jp's tweet image. Cremonese rarities in the #collection of the #museedelamusique @philharmonie: one of the very few extant guitars by Antonio #Stradivari (ca.1680) & the tenore by Andrea Amati (bef. 1568) bearing the arms of Élisabeth of Valois, spouse of Philip II of Spain. #cremona #stradivarius

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Raretés crémonaises du #museedelamusique @philharmonie : L'une des quelques guitares d'Antonio #Stradivari (vers 1680) côtoie le ténor de violon d'Andrea #Amati (avant 1568), aux armes d'Élisabeth de Valois, épouse de Philippe II d'Espagne. #cremone #stradivarius

echard_jp's tweet image. Raretés crémonaises du #museedelamusique @philharmonie : L'une des quelques guitares d'Antonio #Stradivari (vers 1680) côtoie le ténor de violon d'Andrea #Amati (avant 1568), aux armes d'Élisabeth de Valois, épouse de Philippe II d'Espagne. #cremone #stradivarius

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Upright harp piano by F. Beale & Co., 1843. The MET.

wikivictorian's tweet image. Upright harp piano by F. Beale & Co., 1843. The MET.

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Some musical gratitude for all the healthcare workers who do the impossible every day. Simple Gifts, #songsofcomfort


Can’t say I’ve ever seen an adhesive this colour before….?!

Fine_Strings's tweet image. Can’t say I’ve ever seen an adhesive this colour before….?!

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