Claire Givens Violins, Inc., Minneapolis, MN Videos
Videos by Claire Givens Violins, Inc. in Minneapolis.
Paul had a great time playing this 1683 Francesco Ruggeri cello from the National Music Museum. (TL-15738). “It plays incredibly well. Its sound is one of real beauty.” We’re thankful for our great relationship with the NMM and the chance to interact with such beautiful instruments.
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Paul had a great time playing this 1683 Francesco Ruggeri cello from the National Music Museum. (TL-15738). “It plays incredibly well. Its sound is one of real beauty.” We’re thankful for our great relationship with the NMM and the chance to interact with such beautiful instruments.
Recently Claire Givens and Andrew Dipper, who serve on the National Music Museum board of trustees, had the opportunity to preview the Robert Cancelosi Collection, gifted by his son Ken Cancelosi. This collection includes five cellos and 27 bows plus archival materials. Featured here is a video of Dr. Sonja Kraus, Assistant Professor of Cello/Bass at the University of South Dakota, playing the oldest cello in the collection, made by Francesco Ruggeri in Cremona 1683.
In the last weeks, we had the pleasure of hearing a Qin (ancient Chinese stringed instrument) made by Ji Sheng in 2017. James Chang, who is a doctoral student in conducting at the U of MN, played “Three Repetitions of the Plum Blossom Melody” (梅花三弄 Meihua Sannong), 1868 version, on a Qin gifted to Andrew by its maker, Ji Sheng. It was a delight to hear this beautiful instrument.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Givens Violins! Matt and Marie are celebrating with a song from Ireland’s National composer, Turlough O’Carolan. Legend says that this gloriously joyful piece was composed as a response to a challenge posed by Francesco Geminiani, an Italian violinist and composer who wanted to see who could compose the best piece in the shortest timeframe. Matt is playing our 16” Andrzej Sweitlinski and Marie on the 15 ½”, both priced at $9,500. Matt is using a Silveria bow at $1,355 and Marie is using a Camilo Herculano at $990. We encourage you to come in and try these instruments out and show us your favorite Irish tunes! Contact us at [email protected] for an appointment.
Star Spangled Banner played on a great viola
March is Viola Month at Givens Violins and today is National Anthem Day! Enjoy this video of Matt playing our National Anthem with our Otto Erdesz Viola and E. Carlier Bow. We encourage you to visit Givens Violins to try these out, the viola is priced at $21,000 and the bow is priced at $6,500
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The Suzuki Foam Violin created by Otto Musica is a great tool for teachers of very young violin students. Young children can learn to safely hold and care for a violin and bow and develop the large and fine motor coordination and rhythmic understanding necessary to play the violin, as well as instilling confidence and a sense of ownership of “their violin!” Beth Hassler, Givens Violins staff member and Suzuki teacher, explains why she loves using a foam violin when teaching preschoolers and kindergarteners in this video. Our foam violin and bow retails for $45.00.
Bender endpins
The Bender endpin is designed to optimize sound quality and resonance of the cello. The plug screws into the end block as opposed to being held by tension. This, in addition to the 360-degree collet-style grip of the rod, allows for a more consistent resonance to the overall sound of the instrument. Choice of rod materials includes carbon fiber, titanium, aluminum, and steel. Each has a notable impact on sound colors and are interchangeable.
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From the Desk of Claire Givens: Mute Violins!
Mute Violins were developed so one may practice at night and not bother anyone. Today on, "From the Desk of Claire Givens", Claire tells us about her collection of mute violins!
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at Givens Violins! 'Haste to the Wedding' is a traditional Irish Jig, performed by Leah Meyer on Violin (Violin/Viola Specialist at Givens Violins) and Marie Stier on Banjo (Workshop Assistant at Givens Violins). Leah is playing on Olivier & Bisch, Paris, 1926 Violin and a Baroque Andrew Dipper Corrette Model bow. We have inventory to suit all styles of playing. The Baroque bows are not only great for historical performance, but also traditional fiddling! Violin: https://www.givensviolins.com/inventory/violins/violins-20001-40000/olivier-bisch-paris-1926-w-makers-cert/ Bow: https://www.givensviolins.com/inventory/early-instruments-and-bows/early-bow/violin-bows-early-bow/violin-bow-baroque-a-dipper-french-model/