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Maria von Trapp, last of famous singing siblings, dies at 99
From CNN.com Maria von Trapp, the last of the singing children immortalized in the movie musical “The Sound of Music,” died at her Vermont home of natural causes, her half-brother told CNN on Saturday. The native of Austria was 99 … Continue reading
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Meet “1stimestar” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum
• Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. I was born in Northern Minnesota though we moved around all my life. My dad was a gypsy. I spent most … Continue reading
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Snow Queen: Violinist Mae to compete in Sochi
From CNN.com: Over the years, the Winter Olympics has thrown up a variety of competitors that defy logic. There was Jamaica’s legendary bobsled team, a cross-country skier from Kenya and Britain’s Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, whose inept performances in 1988 … Continue reading
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NewsBeat: Want Perfect Pitch? You Might Be Able To Pop A Pill For That
From WGBHnews.org: In the world of music, there is no more remarkable gift than having perfect pitch. As the story goes, Ella Fitzgerald’s band would use her perfect pitch to tune their instruments. Although it has a genetic component, most … Continue reading
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NewsBeat: Childsplay fiddles around with unique, energetic kind of music
From the Providence Journal: Making music takes on a whole new meaning for someone like Bob Childs, who has been a maker of fiddles for more than four decades. Beyond crafting the wooden instruments and coaxing a unique and rich … Continue reading
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Dietmar Machold: The renowned violin dealer who duped clients with fake Stradivarius
Join the forum discussion on this postvia: The Independent. An internationally renowned German violin dealer nicknamed “Mr Stradivarius” for his unmatched expertise in the antique instruments was jailed for six years by an Austrian court yesterday after being convicted of … Continue reading
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NewsBeat: For Joshua Bell, the violin speaks to any audience
From the Boston Globe: Violinist Joshua Bell’s next Boston concert will feature pieces by Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Tartini. But his public profile is not restricted to the classical world. Bell, 45, has performed on the TV show “Dancing With the … Continue reading
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Meet “ozmous” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum
• Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Hi! My name is Keith Ferrer, I am 16 years old, currently living in the great country of the Philippines, I … Continue reading
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Fiddlerman’s “Silent Night” Christmas Group Project 2013
http://youtu.be/0lufkwHSheo 33 members from the Fiddlerman family put together this video (50 tracks) to wish you a Merry Christmas. A special thanks to the following participants: Alma, Anita, Audrey Bialik, Cindy, Cindy Grudzinski, Colin Hadfield, Deborah (fiddle chick), Diane Petit … Continue reading
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NewsBeat: Mattel Gives Barbie A China-Friendly Makeover: Now Equipped With Violin, And Cheaper Price Tag
From the International Business Times Barbie is getting a makeover! No, Mattel isn’t changing the notoriously unrealistic proportions of “America’s favorite doll.” The toy giant is giving her an educational upgrade for the Chinese market. According to a report by … Continue reading
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