LUTHERIE
2008
Saturday
3rd May 2008 10.30 - 4.30
Barnbygate
Barnbygate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1PX
LUTHERIE 2008 is the tenth spring violinmaking seminar to be held at Newark.
We are expecting a bumper attendance of 200 or so people including
students, professional and amateur makers and musicians. The event takes place in a beautifully-restored 19th century chapel in the centre of Newark.Its always a great day where you can meet people in the trade, hear interesting lectures, browse the trade stands meet up with old friends over lunch and end the day with a wonderful concert.
We hope you can join us!
prior booking is essentialYou can print off the form at the bottom of this page
LUTHERIE 2008 is made possible by the generous practical and financial support of the following organisations
The Speakers
Samuel Zygmuntowicz
The STRAD 3D Project
Combining Technology and Traditional methods to study the Titian Stradivari and the Plowden Guarneri
This study presents the first 3D modal vibration study of two great Cremonese instruments, creating intriguing animated images of the violin in motion. In addition these violins were studied with CT scans, hi-resolution photography,
musical recordings and more traditional measurements and thickness graphing. The focus here will not be on technical analysis, but rather on an expanded understanding of the complete violin.Building and Developing Tonal Quality
Sam will describe his progress though the cycle of making instruments and working with players in order to understand and
develop the tonal quality of his instruments.Samuel Zygmuntowicz was already a prize-winning sculptor before beginning his instrument making studies at age 13. He has studied making and restoration with Peter Prier, Carl Becker and Rene Morel. Since 1985 he has worked independently in Brooklyn, New York, making new instruments by advance commission, and working actively with performers such as Isaac Stern, Cho-Liang Lin, Joshua Bell, Maxim Vengerov, Yo-Yo Ma, and the entire Emerson String Quartet. In addition to his extensive studies of traditional violinmaking, he has worked closely with acoustic researchers Norman Pickering and Oliver Rodgers, and is currently on staff at the Oberlin Violin Acoustics Workshop. He is creative director of "STRAD 3D" , an upcoming DVD featuring 3D laser vibration studies of Stradivari and Guarneri violins led by physicist George Bissinger.
John Holloway
More than 270 years after the death of Antonio Stradivari, his instruments are still regarded as the pinnacle of violinmaking achievement. The world has changed a lot since these instruments were made. What do we know about the expectations of musicians in those days? Who were Stradivaris customers? What was the repertoire for the violin and how has violin-playing changed since then? Some questions are easier to answer than others but John will shed some light on this interesting subject.
At 6pm John will give a one-hour public concert of Music from the time of Stradivari.
John Holloway is one of the pioneers of the modern Early Music movement in Britain. He played his first public concert in aid of Hungarian refugees in 1956 at the age of eight. John Holloway has held many prominent teaching positions including Professor of Baroque Violin at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and Guest Professor at the Schola Cantorum in Basel and at the Early Music Institute at IU Bloomington, Indiana. Since 1999 he has been Professor of Violin and String Chamber Music at the Hochschule fόr Musik in Dresden, Germany. John has made over eighty recordings (winning a Gramophone Award in 1991) and regularly performs in Europe and the United States. www.johnholloway.org
Schedule
From
From
9.45 Registration
and coffee
10.30
Sam Zygmuntowicz
12.00
Lunch and viewing of
instruments
1.30
Sam Zygmuntowicz
2.45
Tea
3.15
John Holloway
4.30
Conclusion
6.00
John Holloway in concert
Timings may be subject to slight alteration
LUTHERIE lunches are always a highlight of the day. A buffet is served free of charge in the adjoining hall.
The following businesses will be represented at the seminar. You are welcome to contact them beforehand to discuss your requirements. Details correct at time of printing
Elston Sawmill
Local wood merchant Steve Wright specialises in figured sycamore for violin, viola and cello. He will have a selection of wood for sale at the seminar. (01636) 525 015
STRAD posters
Strad posters will be on sale at a discount price. 01636 700 295
AA Alexander Accessories
Hand-made chin rests and tailpieces
Tel 01509 621611, fax 01509 621511 Email enquiries@alexanderaccessories.com
MARK JACKSON TOOLS
Mark Jackson has spent several years developing high quality tools and fittings including cello endpins, repair clamps and other specialist tools. (01759) 307 900
PHILLIP WALTERS
Specialising in spruce for the violin, viola and cello. Phillip will have a selection of split and sawn bellies for sale. 01453 731891
RAY ILES OLD TOOL STORE
Ray is well known as a supplier of classic tools for the woodworker. He also produces
improved blades for standard planes. p 01507 525 697 m 07785 545 263
Tools, fittings and everything for the Luthier.
www.proarte.be info@proarte.be 0032 3 216 99 28
BRIAN HART
Fine hand made luthiers tools.
Tools and fixtures for the restorer and maker.
Tel/Fax 01685 886 004
Steffen Nowak
Violin Maker Steffen Nowak has been collecting violin books since college days, some of which are now for sale at competitive prices. An updated listing is available on his website. Tone woods for the Violin family: old Bosnian Maple, Sycamore and Spruce available.
0117-9777141 www.nowakviolins.co.uk e-mail: sn@nowakviolins.co.uk
Accommodation
If you require overnight accommodation you can ring the Tourist Information Centre on 01636 655765
Exhibition
of instruments
There will
be a display of current work on view during the day. All participants whether
student, amateur or professional makers are encouraged to bring along an
instrument for display. This is a good opportunity to exchange ideas and learn
from each others work.
The organiser gratefully acknowledges the support of:-
Newark College
The BVMA
The British Violinmaking Association www.BVMA.org.uk
This year, to mark the establishment of the UK branch, the LUTHERIE seminar will be promoting the work of Luthiers Sans Frontieres.
LSF is a small international organisation founded in Belgium in 2001.
It began with a repair project run by two violin makers, an American and a Belgian in schools in Havana, Cuba. From this it was clear that many talented musical children lack properly repaired and maintained string instruments.
LSF was set up as a permanent organisation to send more trained violin and bow makers to countries where these services are lacking. These volunteers are trained professionals who are willing to visit the developing world to work on instruments and share their expertise.
LSF now has a UK section (LSF UK) which will organise its own funds and plans to set up projects in new countries where there is a need.
What will LSF UK do?
Send volunteers to provide repairs services to musicians, schools, orchestras etc
Provide training for local instrument and bow repairers.
Provide tools and equipment for local workshops.
How can you help?
Become a member of LSF UK
Donate funds, tools, fittings, bow hair etc.
Become a volunteer repairer of trainer.
Information will be available at LUTHERIE 2008 which will also be a collection point for donations of fittings, tools and, of course, money.
Alternatively you can contact LSF UK here:-
James Hawkins, LSF UK Chair. 020 8542 2277 info@surreystrings.co.uk or milnes@beeb.net
http://www.luthierssansfrontieres-lsf.org
Please print off this form and post it to the address below
Seminar registration £30
Full time
students
£10
Concert Tickets if booked with Registration £3
No other
concessions
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Robert Cain
Phone: (01636) 700 295 Mobile: 078 378 450 44
Your booking confirmation and directions will be sent to you in early April 200
8. If you do not hear from us in the meantime you may assume that your booking has been accepted. Bookings will only be refunded if the event is cancelled. This web site will be regularly updated with the latest information.
prior booking is essential.
LUTHERIE 2008 is financially supported by:-
Newark Town Partnership, East Midlands Development Agency, Newark Town Council and Newark and Sherwood District Council