Antonio Stradivari lived in Italy between 1644 and 1737, living to the very respectable age of 93. He made over 1100 instruments in his lifetime, and around 960 of these were violins. Of these 960 violins, it is estimated that between 450 and 512 survive today. These violins, known by the Latinised form of his surname – Stradivarius – […]
Mozart was both on this day, 27th January, in 1756. He composed over 600 works, and is one of the most influential composers of all time. Here are 10 facts you might not know about him. Mozart was baptized Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart. He dropped the first two names and changed Theophilus (meaning ‘loved by […]
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Tasmin Little’s visit to St Mary’s School and St Mary’s Church was a wonderful experience for the children and a superb occasion for the evening audience. Arriving at the school at 2.30pm she was shown into the school hall and began to tune up. Even at this early point, I could tell that the children […]
The concert began with a very short Allegro by Telemann which although seemed to be over almost before it had begun, was a wonderful start to the concert as it teased the audience. Tasmin’s virtuosity could clearly be seen in this short piece, and the sound and tone of her violin in St Mary’s was […]
Ukraine Benefit Concert
March 30, 2022
Feedback from Kanneh-Masons concert
September 6, 2021
Links to Kanneh-Masons CDs and books
September 5, 2021
Kanneh-Masons awarded Best Classical Artists 2021
May 15, 2021
Lamberhurst Music Festival Update September 2021
April 13, 2021