![]() Schools, bed and breakfasts, sports centres, restaurants and cafes are named after this man, who, throughout his life, is estimated to have produced 960 violins. While the workshop where Stradivari used to craft his instruments was demolished in 1934, every corner of the city speaks of him. In particular, it is threatening the violin making craftsmanship that has been the historical engine of Cremona’s industry and made its botteghe (Italian for ‘workshops’) famous throughout the world, turning the city into a microcosmic reflection of how the pandemic is jeopardizing the culture and arts sector globally.īowed string instruments have been handmade since the 16th Century in Cremona, which is also the hometown of Antonio Stradivari, perhaps the greatest violin maker in history. According to official data, Covid-19 has caused more than 1,000 deaths and 6,600 confirmed cases of infection in the province of Cremona (the city of Cremona and surrounding towns), and it is now putting a strain on its economy. “I was ready to open it in March, but then the pandemic broke out and the lockdown imposed by the government forced me to cancel my plans.” Pablo seems to smile bitterly under the face mask.Ĭremona, a city with 73,000 inhabitants, is situated on the southern border of the northern Italian region of Lombardy, which became the epicentre of the virus back in February, when it was the site of the first European outbreak. “I’ve just moved into this workshop,” he says without looking away from the violin. Next to the window overlooking the historic centre of Cremona, two small blue armchairs are still packed in transparent plastic. The brush caresses the glossy maple of the instrument, slowly sliding back and forth. Sitting at the workbench, Pablo is varnishing his latest violin. ![]() ![]() This year's 1st Prize winner will receive €5.000 plus a contemporary violin made by Italian maker Fabio Piagentini - courtesy of the Risonanze Festival.In Pablo Farias’ workshop, the air smells of wood. ![]() The jury comprises Pavel Vernikov (Chair), Koh Gabriel Kameda, Janne Malmivaara, Henja Semmler, George Tudorache, Robin Wilson and Yamei Yu. 2009 United States) - Wieniawski Violin Concerto No.2 in d minorįRIDAY 7 JULY | SEMI-FINAL ROUND | 3.30AM (ET)įor the semi-final stage, each of the 10 candidates will perform a Mozart Violin Concerto, Cristian Carrara’s “Magic Violin Dance” plus either Paganini or Novacek’s “Moto Perpetual” or Reis’ “Perpetuum Mobile” with the Accademia d’Archi Arrigoni. 2014 South Korea) - Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. ![]() 2011 Australia) - Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in e minor 2010 Japan) - Wieniawski Violin Concerto No.2 in d minor SUNDAY 9 JULY | FINAL ROUND | 8.30AM (ET)įor the final stage, each finalist will perform the first movements of either Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Paganini's Violin Concerto in D Major, Wieniawski's Violin Concerto in D minor, Saint-Saëns' Violin Concerto in B minor or Khachaturian's Violin Concerto in D minor with conductor Giancarlo Guarino and the FVG Orchestra. ![]()
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