How much is a widenhouse?

CHRIS EDWARDS Kurt Widenhouse has made violins worth more than $10,000 apiece.

Does Ray Chen play a widenhouse?

Chen currently has one of five existing 1715 ‘Joachim’ Stradivaris – once owned by Hungarian violinist Joseph Joachim (1831–1907) – on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation. He also plays three modern instruments by North Carolina-based US luthier Kurt Widenhouse.

What modern violin does Ray Chen play?

“Joachim” Stradivarius violin
Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, Ray was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music at age 15, where he studied with Aaron Rosand and was supported by Young Concert Artists. He plays the 1715 “Joachim” Stradivarius violin on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.

What violin does Hilary Hahn play?

The violin that Hilary Hahn currently plays was made by Vuillaume in 1865. Although not an exact copy, it is loosely based on the 1715 ‘Alard’ Stradivari, which was owned by Vuillaume’s son-in-law, Delphin Alard and was the inspiration for many Vuillaume violins from 1850 onwards.

Why does Ray Chen have an American accent?

Ray was born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, and though a full Australian accent lurks in the background (he let go a few times during our interview), he often speaks English like an American. He also speaks Chinese.

How much does a Stradivarius viola cost?

Wednesday, Sotheby’s auction house plans to announce the sale of a rare viola made by Antonio Stradivari. The minimum bid is $45 million. If it sells, it will be the most expensive instrument of any kind in history.

Does Nigel Kennedy own a Stradivarius?

In 1985 Nigel Brown decided to help out a young violinist just starting to make a name for himself. That violinist was Nigel Kennedy: the violin Brown helped him acquire was a Stradivari known as ‘La cathédrale’. As Nigel Kennedy’s career took off, Nigel Brown helped him acquire his next instrument, a c.