We were fortunate to have the Merz Trio at Guarneri Hall last fall to capture this beautiful performance of Robert Schumann's "Widmung," masterfully arranged for piano trio … Read more »
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Prokofiev Violin Duo
Brian Hong and Alexi Kenney set the pace with this quick-witted take on Prokofiev's Sonata for Two Violins, captured during the 2019 NEXUS Chamber Music Festival.… Read more »
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Alfredo Contino, Heir to a Legacy
Alfredo Contino (1890-c.1963) was a minor master of violin making, but a master nonetheless. He was a member of the last generation of makers in a centuries-old Neapolitan tradition.… Read more »
Music in Naples and the Gagliano Family of Violin Makers
The Gagliano family plays a significant role in the history of violin making. But it is impossible to discuss the prominence of the Gagliano family without an awareness of the importance of music in 18th century Neapolitan life.… Read more »