No. 33 AN EXTRAORDINARY VIOLIN BY ANTONIO STRADIVARI, CREMONA, C. 1692 “FALMOUTH” of Russian culture in the U.S. and promoted reciprocal interest and understanding of American culture among global Russian-speaking communities. For more about this stellar event, go to page 7. Congratulations! Our dearest friend Alex Rose, whom many of you know from her superb Dear Friends, work as our sales and acquisitions We hope you had a most enjoyable summer. Now that administrator, gave birth to her first the aspiring musicians in your family are back in school, child, Madeleine Sweitzer Rose, on June 10. We are all thrilled for Alex and whether they are beginners, in a pre-college music Madeleine Rose program, at a conservatory, or launching a professional her husband Aaron as they begin this career, this is a great time to consider trading in their wonderful new phase of their lives with their beautiful current violin, viola, cello, or bow and upgrading. 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Check out www.stradivarisociety.com. worldwide, and we will come to you with an outstanding We hope you enjoy it! selection that is second to none. Gabriel Ben-Dashan, Alec Fushi, Joe Bein, John Gerson, and Inga Olson—our Russian American Foundation Gala Benefit exceptional sales staff of experts—are ready to assist you Bein & Fushi and The in your search for your ideal musical partner. Stradivari Society joined forces with the Mary B. With affection and appreciation, Galvin Foundation to help sponsor the Russian Jean Fushi American Foundation’s Gala Benefit in New York City in June. The event featured a brilliant Visit us... performance by violinist Photo: Alexander Mikula President of the Russian American and Society recipient of Foundation Marina Kovalyov, Suzanne Bein & Fushi the “Ruby” Stradivari of Fushi, Dorien Olson, Marisa Buchheit, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1014 violinist Philippe Quint, pianist Marta Chicago, IL 60605 1708 Philippe Quint and Aznavoorian, cellist Ani Aznavoorian, friends along with an and Noah Sims 312.663.0150 exhibition of rare antique Italian violins curated by the [email protected] Society’s Executive Director Suzanne Fushi. Since 1997, the www.beinfushi.com Foundation has encouraged interest in and understanding www.stradivarisociety.com ©2016 Bein & Fushi, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 10/16 Featured Offering An extraordinary violin by ANTONIO STRADIVARI “Falmouth” Cremona, c. 1692 by Joseph Bein The “Falmouth” Stradivari is one of the most well-documented and celebrated instruments made on the great master’s long pattern. Stradivari began experimenting with an elongated form in the 1690s, breaking away from the traditional Amatise form and bringing about a new era in violin making. It was also during this time that Stradivari’s fame as a maker was solidified with the commission of a quartet of instruments from the illustrious Medici family Photo: Marco Borggreve of Florence. “I consider the long-pattern violin to be Stradivarius’ golden period ...This one Tonally, Stradivari’s long- [the ‘Falmouth’] fits me because I think pattern violins have their iconic the dark quality in the sound accom- rich, dark quality in the lower modates different approaches in my register with great brilliance and playing. There is still something in the power in the higher register, Stradivarius that is magical.” characteristics all amply evident – Leonidas Kavakos on playing in the “Falmouth.” World- the “Falmouth,” Strings, 2004 renowned virtuoso Leonidas Kavakos is a former Stradivari Society recipient who previously owned the “Falmouth.” Another long-pattern violin, the “Princess Polignac” of 1699, is the concert instrument of the internationally- acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham, who acquired the instrument from Bein & Fushi after it was initially loaned to him through The Stradivari Society. Named after George Henry Boscawen, the second Earl of Falmouth (1811-1852), much of the known history of the “Falmouth” comes from the records of the legendary London firm of W.E. Hill & Sons, in this case from the notebook of John Betts stating that the violin was, “... bought off old Forster, M. Jatman Esq, General Boswelle, and Lord MacDonald,” before being acquired by Lord Falmouth. Other distinguished owners include Senator William Andrews Clark after 1880 and in 1887, the highly-esteemed American collector Dwight J. Partello. The “Falmouth” was illustrated in the December, 1987 issue of The Strad magazine. The violin was later sold by Bein & Fushi to its current owner who is a patron of the arts and has generously loaned the violin to the concertmaster of one of the foremost U.S. orchestras. Violins of this caliber and provenance are rarely available. We welcome your Photos: Matthew Tolzmann serious inquiry. 1 Current Offerings An exceptional violin by ALESSANDRO GAGLIANO Naples, c. 1710-20 Alessandro Gagliano produced violins with extraordinary playing qualities that still make them some of the most highly desirable concert instruments today. Gagliano was the first known Neopolitan maker. He became the patriarch of the illustrious family dynasty which lasted until the mid-19th century. Gagliano began his work in Naples around 1700 and soon achieved recognition as a leading maker. We have been privileged to handle several of the most outstanding violins crafted by Alessandro Gagliano, including this remarkable example and that of c. 1706 currently on loan through The Stradivari Society to the brilliant violinist Elena Urioste thanks to her generous patron Dr. Charles E. King. While it is not certain where or with whom Gagliano received his training, he created his own models and developed a distinctive style. His finest instruments, including this superb example, have remarkable character, marvelous tonal qualities, and abundant power with a beautiful, deep-red varnish. This violin was once the primary instrument of the renowned soloist Tamaki Kawakubo. We look forward to placing this outstanding Gagliano violin with another accomplished artist or savvy collector. A superb violin by PIETRO GIACOMO ROGERI Brescia, c. 1720 Pietro Giacomo is the son of the great maker Giovanni Battista Rogeri. The family was originally from Cremona, where Giovanni Battista served his apprenticeship with Nicolò Amati. The Rogeris relocated to Brescia around 1675, when Pietro was about five. It is at this time that Giovanni Battista began to successfully combine elements of the Cremonese and Brescian styles of making. Pietro began assisting his father around 1690. Among Pietro’s hallmarks are his fine craftsmanship, which also blends Cremonese and Brescian attributes, and the use of excellent wood for his most outstanding instruments, as can be seen in this handsome example with its beautifully-flamed, one-piece maple back. Pietro’s work has grown in appreciation over the years and tonally is recognized as comparable to the best of the Amatis. This broad, robust, all-original Rogeri violin has the exceptional range of nuance and color with powerful projection that makes it ideal for a concertmaster or soloist. A violin by FRANÇOIS-LOUIS PIQUE Paris, c. 1800 François-Louis Pique became an important and influential maker in post-revolutionary Paris by developing a golden-period Stradivari model at a time when that was not the norm among European makers. Born in Roret, near Mirecourt, Pique served his apprenticeship with Saunier and moved to Paris around 1780 when he established his first atelier on the rue Coquillière. The maker was a close friend of Nicolas Lupot, who was also inspired by the work of Stradivari, and encouraged him to move to Paris. Lupot took his suggestion and worked with Pique in his shop from 1794-1798. The two makers collaborated on their models during this time. Lupot became, and is still recognized as, the “Stradivari” of French violin makers. Pique’s models are similar. One of the maker’s instruments from this period was played by the great violinists Ysaÿe and Thibaud. Pique’s best violins, including this outstanding example, show excellent craftsmanship and choice of wood along with a tone that is broad and even with 2 Photos: Matthew Tolzmann plenty of power. Current Offerings A violin by NESTOR DOMINIQUE AUDINOT Paris, 1884 Born in the French violin- and bow-making center of Mirecourt to a well- established house of makers, Nestor Audinot’s craft is recognized as the most accomplished of the family.