A new facility of the UK's oldest instrument loan scheme has been officially opened in Hitchin as the scheme prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary.
Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme's bespoke new building in Hitchin was officially opened by Judith Weir CBE as part of BMILS' 90th anniversary celebrations.
My Space looks behind the scenes in the workshop of Brazilian luthier
Saulo Dantas-Barreto; and in
Making Matters Nelly Poidevin explains her new method of measuring and recording the characteristics of bows.
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Read about Francesca Dego’s experiences of playing ‘Il Cannone’, while listening to several audio clips from her latest album, including pieces by its former owner Paganini
We pay respects to Ivry Gitlis with extra photos of the great violinist, including him with Ginette Neveu and Jules Boucherit among others
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