Nathan Weiss
https://www.benningviolins.com/I write about different music instruments such as violin.
Joined: May 29th, 2023
Articles Posted: 22
Articles
Published 9 Days Ago
Reasons NOT to Leave Your Fine Stringed Instrument in a Car
About a third of violin players acknowledge leaving their instrument vulnerable to theft, a large portion of them in cars. Which is a very, very bad idea.
Published 1 Month Ago
DeLay, Gingold & Galamian: Three Legendary Violin Teachers
Even Itzahk Perlman had a teacher, without whom he would not be the performer he is today. It takes sacrifice to leave the stage and cultivate those who will one day take it themselves.
Published 1 Month Ago
Due Diligence and Purchasing a Fine Stringed Instrument
The provenance of a great violin, viola or cello plays heavily into its value. But how that is proven is difficult – and no job for an amateur.
Published 2 Months Ago
Provenance and a Fine Instrument’s Value
Some of the finest violins, cellos, basses and other stringed instruments are now 100s of years old and of great value. Knowing their history matters.
Published 4 Months Ago
A History of Violins in Rock & Roll
More than the guitar strings can make us rock. Violinists including John Creach, Richard Sanders, Robby Steinhardt, and David Lindley showed us how.
Published 5 Months Ago
The Violins of Isaac Stern
Among the greatest of 20th century virtuosos, Stern left behind great violins and bows. His estate may have bungled it a bit, but the instruments endure.
Published 5 Months Ago
Sears Roebuck and the Violin
Almost everything was sold via the Sears “Wish Books” of the 20th century. Worth noting is inexpensive instruments that have long been available – and valued.
Published 6 Months Ago
The Primrose International Viola Competition
Relegated to the alto voice in most compositions, the viola has risen to greater prominence thanks to William Primrose and those who aspire to his virtuosity.
Published 6 Months Ago
The Beginnings of the Cello Endpin
The parts of the cello start at the floor. But the endpin wasn’t always part of the instrument, and the physicality of that changed music itself.
Published 7 Months Ago
Pablo Casals and His Goffriller Cello
Misidentified for decades, the instrument of the famous 20th century cellist is still in the ownership of his widow. Tax policy is why it was misidentified.
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