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Risounme

Open skies, open grounds, open seas, open eyes and open hearts.

Risounme

In G3 major.

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Like a drop of rain

Its destination is so clear

A musical note spreads out

To declare out its tone sound

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Martin Baur (1793-1875) very little is known about Baur.was a luthier who made, repaired and operated in Stuttgart. His services were highly prized as Baur was a maker to the Court.

Just Answer.

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Reflection from the Mediterranean.

Pochinntin

Deep rich, and sweet sound…

Pochinntin.

In G3 major.

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Deep rich, and sweet sound

Warm, vibrant, light and dark

Floats above the cello light

For fine ears to socialise.

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Enrico Marchetti (1855-1930) was from Milan, Italy.  He was highly decorated in Gold, and Silver medals, a representative of the Guadagnini School.

Claire Givens Violins.

#Pochinntin #Semeujia #Eiovalie #Suntoulan #Lofesthe #OhU #Sionunda

Reflection from the Mediterranean.

Semeujia

The dealers promote their players…

Semeujia.

In E3-flat major.

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The dealers promote their players

Working to a fine melodic tune

Shaping our taste in music to boot.

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Maurice Mermillot (1835-1901) was trained as a luthier in Mirecourt France. Worked for a number of excellent quality workshops. Whiles on his military tour in Italy worked for Guadagnini for some time before returning back to France and setting up his own workshop.

Philip Brown Violins.

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Reflection from the Mediterranean.

Eiovalie

As short as it could…

Eiovalie.

In A3-flat major.

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As short as it could.

Just like 1, 2 and 3.

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Joseph Rene Lafleur (1812-1874) was a very important bow-maker from the French School. Joseph Rene started out as a violin maker and a violinist. His father Jaques Lafleur was also a violin and a bow maker. However, Joseph Rene in 1830 decided to totally focus on bow-making. He invented and developed techniques in bow-making. Then again stopped bow-making and started music publishing.

Martin Swan Violins.

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Reflection from the Mediterranean.

Suntoulan

A search for a bow began…

Suntoulan.

In E-flat major.

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A search for a bow began

With distinct sound in mind.

The material and shape are within reach

Trying out is the only way to meet.

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Giovanni Longiaru (1886-1970) was an Italian-American luthier and violin-making. He also became an accomplished violinist. He emigrated to the United States and in 1904 set up his shop in N.Y.

Cohen Violins.

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Reflection from the Mediterranean.

Oh-U

The calm before the storm…

OhU

In E-flat

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The calm before the storm

All is still and getting cold

The horn!

Gradually build, building volume,

building to a storm.

To its absolute faithful brutal force.

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William Tarr (1809-1891) Manchester born, with his two sons he produced a high-quality double bass for a modern orchestra.

Atelier Puglisi

Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Floerbeley

The tone is as clean as the blue summer sky…

Floerbeley.

In D major.

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The tone is as clean as the blue summer sky

It leans to be heard not to be disguised

Years have gone since the old song passed away

No love could be given or returned

Till that day, a find, who knew how to read it well.

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Nicolas Duchene (1783-1790) was part of a French family that moved from producing baroque bows to modern bows.

Ateliér d’ Archeterie.

Reflection from the Mediterranean.

Ohvuthi

The wood slightly worn …

Ohvuthi.

In B3 flat.

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The wood slightly worn

Varnish not faded

Clean and whispers gently

Performance ever, and don’t pale away

Still the voice, voice of an angle

Listen and then you could compare.

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Paul Jombar (1868-1936) was a luthier. After serving his apprenticeship and working for Nestor D. Audinot and others, in 1892 he setup his own studio. He also produced bows that are highly prized.

Animato Strings.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean