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Hyceola

The Violin Connection.

Hyceola.

In B3 major.

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R. Weichold (1823-1902) was born in Dresden, Germany. His apprenticeship was with H.R. Pfretzschner (1856-1921) in Markneukirchen who was the last pupil of J.B. Vuillaume, and the leading bow maker of the French School in German at that time.

The Violin Connection of South Africa.

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Reflection from the Mediterranean.

Ielmeo.

Iel me o.

Ielmeo.

In F major.

Joseph Henry (1823-1870) was a bow-maker born at Mirecourt also where he learnt the craft. Employed by both Chanot and latter by Peccatte. Then Joseph partnered with Simon and later set up his own shop. Sometimes his bows are stamped “Henry. Paris.”

Benning Violins.

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Reflection from the Mediterranean.

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.

Tluishin

The irony of high value…

Tluishin.

In C major.

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The irony of high value.

Of old-sounding wooden carcass

With rich tone and colourful histories

Locked up in a frozen vitrine.

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Franz Albert Nürnberg (1854-1931) was an exceptional German-born bow-maker. He centred his craft creations on the French maker, François Xavier Tourte. As a result, at Nürnberger workshop became acclaimed as one of the leading workshops of the 20th century.

Carriage House Violins.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Toimfaiy

Hurry! hurry…

Toimfaiy.

In G major.

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Hurry! hurry!

The duel of the tune

Between the clarinet the bassoon

Into the fray crashed the euphonium.

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François Peccatte (1820-1856) was French and a brother to Dominique, was also a very fine bow-maker who worked in Mirecourt. Careful inspection of the head can distinguish between the brother’s nibble bows.  

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Naonoli

Like a golden drop rippling…

Naonoli.

In F major.

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Like a golden drop rippling

In a cool pool of fresh waters

The triangle chimes its time way

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François “Prosper” Colas (1842-1918) was a French bow-maker however, he also made violas and cellos. While working for Master bow-makers he traded under his own label.

J.R Music Supply.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Oulence

The rains dripping down…

Oulence.

In D major.

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The rains dripping down

On leaves bone dry

Crackly off the dust, with a sprinkling sound.

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W.B. Prince (1856-1926) was an English violin and bow maker. Worked at Upper Tooting shop until 1900, later on, moved to other shops.

Rev. W. Meredith Morris. B.A.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Tyemmeli

I passed three words…

Tyemmeli.

In C major.

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I passed three words.

And floated them out again.

What will the answer be?

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Gustav Wunderlich (1872-1937) was a master bowmaker born in Luby/ Schönbach today Czech Republic. The family was a violin and bow makers.

J.R.Judd Violins.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.

Kluombo

Splitting sound…

Kluombo.

B3-flat.

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Splitting sound.

With a sword or a high crown.

No change, no sound.

Time sounds sailed.

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Charles Adolphe Gran (1812-1866) was a luthier in the grand French tradition. He is regarded very highly and was made Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, in 1862.

Ifshin Violins.

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Impressions from the Mediterranean

Thrunielo

On a gentle scoreline…

Thrunielo.

In E major.

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On a gentle score line

between the young and perfume,

rose, blossomed to the tune.

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Joseph Alfred Lamy(père) (1850-1919) also known as Lamy Père, was a master bow maker of the French tradition.

J. Thibouville-Lamy.

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Portal musicpainting compositions. Acrylic Paint on Infusberry Paper, 240 x 333mm.

Finding a pathway

through the trail of a maze

to begin a new trace.

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Reflections from the Mediterranean.