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VIolins and Violinists
“Violins and Violinist” is a blog dedicated to sharing my extensive academic research within the realm of violins. Here, I explore a wide range of topics within the violin world, including in-depth examinations of various English violin makers, alongside informative articles aimed at providing valuable insights to the broader audience.
Encyclopedia of English makers
Coming soon…
Great British Violins is a long term project in progress, represents a key reference for British violin making
Enhanced condition report casebook
Condition reports produced for clients are usually confidential, but there are occasions where I am able to share observations from instruments I have examined in a ‘casebook’. I work within an informal research group especially for multi-spectrum light analysis, and this is a way of sharing observations that will help to build up a gradual picture of the efficacy of these techniques in respect to condition reporting.
omopod
The Romance and Reality of Violin Makers.
I was a regular guest for the early episodes of the podcast Omopod, but they’ve become something of such high demand that my appearances have become rarer and rarer, and it’s wonderful to watch them become more successful.
THE VIOLIN CHRONICLES
Podcasting with our friends at Camden & Lespets.
I’ve been delighted to be a guest contributor to The Violin Chronicles podcast created by my Australian friend Linda Lespets. An approachable and informal discussion about the world that surrounded the great violin makers of the past.