The Strad Calendar 2021: Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume violin 1848-50

The Strad’s 2021 Calendar celebrates the work of Dextra Musica, the Norwegian foundation that has built up a fine collection of historical and contemporary instruments over the past 15 years. All the instruments are in daily use, being loaned out both to top soloists and to up-and-coming young players. Some of the treasures include Stradivari’s golden-period ‘Rivaz, Baron Gutmann’ violin, now played by Eldbjørg Hemsing, the 1744 Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ used by Henning Kraggerud, and the 1783 Guadagnini cello once owned by Rostropovich, which was sold for a record £1.93 million in 2018.
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[@kyproset]

Guarneri copy Vuillaumes are amazing.

[@williamkauffman5745]

nice sound

[@alexsaldarriaga8318]

Wow! You’re a wonderful violinist. Much better than several “famous” fiddlers out there. Hope to hear more from you!

[@gabriel1chan]

Love this series.

[@HenJack-vl5cb]

It's true that the size of the instrument is striking.Lots of power in the sound but it must be extremely difficult to play on.

[@lysannnobst9110]

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[@boogiewoogie9770]

Somewhat better than the squeeky piece of junk I play

[@dsokind]

Which piece is the one she is playing?

[@PranaMassage]

Ysaye Sonata Number 4, 3rd mvmt, “Finale”. And if you love the piece, check out Tessa Lark’s performance of the whole sonata on the Violin Channel. It’s superb, and played on another wonderful violin, a Maggini from c. 1600.

[@chrisebbesen5798]

Nice tone, very surprised, nuances of Del Jeso, smoothness lushness, creaminess. I CERTAINLY would not turn it down if offered to me. But then again, I'm not after your instrument. Tie it around your neck, cherish it. I LOST GREAT GRANDFthers violin, it hurts. YOUR INDEED FORTUNATE, NICE VIOLIN!

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

I prefer this MUCH more than Hilary Hahn's "Il Canonne" copy. Perhaps Mr Vuillaume put all of his effort into making it *look* like Il Canonne... but not *sound* like it...

[@ErikWilliamsviolin]

I can't say I agree, but they're both great instruments for sure.

[@kiwiviolin941]

actually i agree with you. i heard Hilary at Auckland townhall, while her playing was good, i didnt particularly find the tonal qualities of her violin to be any special. i am not even sure if that was the violin she used. maybe it didnt adjust well to the weather out here.

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

@@kiwiviolin941 Well it's true that a violin can "tighten up" in cold weather after being in a moderate/warm-ish (but not overly humid environment). Sorry for all those words! I used to live in New Zealand by the way, in Nelson! Happy times.
But yes: most of the great Stradivaris, Guarneris, Vuillaumes I've heard have performed well in places like Canada, London, Australia, America, New Zealand, Singapore - (and Singapore is a "dangerous one" for the violin because of the humidity! The violin can possibly fall apart!).
I think I could identify the violin she used if you gave me the year that she played in the concert you went to.
It's possible that she played on a "back-up" violin, but I doubt it, since back-up violins are generally reserved for outdoors.