Mrs. Harris

Discover the world of #orchestra #instrument #repair at #tmea in San Antonio this week, February 13, at 6:30pm CST! I look forward to meeting each and every one of you!

On this day in 1901: The Glenfinnan Viaduct opened. This stunning concrete structure stands 100ft high and has 21 arches. People gather daily to watch the Jacobite Steam Train, often timing their visit to see the engine billow white smoke for a perfect "Hogwarts Express" moment.

In the 16th century, composer Thomas Tallis set five verses of the Biblical book of Lamentations to music. Delve into the world of Elizabethan England and the time of extraordinary religious and cultural change in which Tallis was working, and take a behind-the-scenes look at our recording of this musical masterpiece in the Abbey⤵️

Learn the History of the Gibson “ex Huberman” #Stradivarius #Violin: The violin Joshua Bell can’t let out of his sight has twice, and for many years, been in the hands of thieves. Yet it helped save the lives of 1,000 people. Read more: benningviolins.com/history/the-hi…

Today is conductor Lorin Maazel's birthday. Did you know he was a highly accomplished #violinist? He performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony in his youth, gave recitals throughout his career, and even owned and played prestigious instruments, including a 1783 #Guadagnini #violin.

We are pleased to present this fine #Stradivarius-model #violin, crafted in 2008 by #Italian #violinmaker Fabio Dalla Costa, for examination, trial and purchase. It offers the #violinist a sweet and warm sound with excellent projection. 🎻 Learn more: benningviolins.com/fine-violin-fa…

Learn about Fine Musical Instrument Appraisal: Factors to Consider - The search for identity and value in fine stringed and other instruments is its own treasure hunt. Several factors matter – including how it sounds. 🎻 benningviolins.com/reference/fine…

University of Gothenburg: Is it an authentic Stradivarius? How can the tree rings in a spruce tree reveal whether a Stradivarius is genuine or fake? Tree-ring research reveals value of historical musical instrument 🎻 Read more: gu.se/en/news/stradi…

The statue of Antonio Stradivari in the the Piazza Stradivari that bears his name, in Cremona, Italy. The statues commemorate the recognition of UNESCO given to the city and its shared school of violinmaking. #stradivarius #violin #stradivari #cremona #italy #violinmaker

Learn About the Violinmaking School of Venice: Venice, Italy stood apart from the other Italian city-states, a blend of culture and art from a bigger world beyond southern Europe. Violins crafted there reflect this. 🎻 Read more: benningviolins.com/history/the-vi…

Limelight: The Australian Chamber Orchestra has acquired a 1610 viola by the Brescian master Giovanni Paolo Maggini. It is believed to be one of only a handful of surviving tenor violas by Maggini. 🎻 It's a beauty! Read more: limelight-arts.com.au/news/australia…

Ornate carvings on these #cello and #gamba #scrolls are displayed in our shop. Only on commissioned work will Eric take the time crafting these types of carvings. Eric accepts commissioned work to make individualized instruments by request. #violin #viola #violinmaker #luthier

Gustav Mahler once said "Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire" This is Charlie Gee, a British stonemason who restores cathedrals and carries a rare level of skill that is fading in the modern world He’s just 23 years old and he's preserving fire

#FunnyFriday! Isn't this just how it is? Have a wonderful, productive and creative weekend! 🎶

At the end of World War II, a small unit of American soldiers was checking bridges in Austria when they came upon a concentration camp almost by accident. One of the liberating soldiers was a 22-year-old medic from Illinois named LeRoy Petersohn. His job was to triage which inmates could be helped. cbsn.ws/4kEcUSk

Having a blast meeting all of my #orchestra peeps at @tmea in San Antonio Texas. If I wasn’t able to talk to you personally at the convention, sign up for my newsletter at mailchi.mp/fiddlecare.com… to keep in touch!

The oldest known cello in the world is "Il Re", made by the Italian luthier Andrea Amati around the mid-16th century AD, in Cremona, Italy.

Sam Derry led the Rome Escape Organisation in WW2.Bound for a concentration camp, he jumped from the train, evaded capture, and rescued nearly 4,000 Allied personnel via an extensive Italian escape network.

Sad to say that #Aldershot born & life long resident John Kavanagh has passed away, aged 99. John was a D-day veteran, piloting a landing craft. He did his bit, and the likes of his kind are fewer and fewer. #RemembranceDay #veteran

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Flight Sergeant (RAF) Jim Flowers, aged 101. 🕯️ A rear gunner with 50 and 44 Squadrons (1944–47), Jim flew Lancaster bombers from RAF Skellingthorpe and later with Tiger Force, facing flak, night fighters, and the constant peril of the tail turret. “Although I knew that being a rear gunner was a very dangerous job… this was the way I wished to serve my country.” 🌺 Rest in peace, Sir. Source: International Bomber Command Centre

With deep sorrow, we say farewell to Pearl Harbor survivor George W. Blake, a soldier who stood in the fire of history on that fateful morning of December 7, 1941. Under a sky filled with flames and chaos, he held his ground as America’s innocence burned away, and its resolve was born. For decades after, he carried the memory of those who never came home, not as a burden, but as a sacred duty. Today, his watch has ended, and he joins his 1,177 fallen brothers in eternal peace. We remember his courage, his humility, and the quiet strength of a man who never stopped honoring the day that changed the world.🕊️🇺🇸⚓