| REQUESTS |
Donations of old
Orchestral Instruments
for the National Youth Orchestra Foundation |
The National Youth Orchestra Foundation is looking for donations of old orchestra instruments that may be collecting dust somewhere, in order to arrange for these instruments to be placed with various music educational projects in some less privileged communities in South Africa. Apart from bowed stringed instruments, all other instruments would be welcomed, such as in woodwind and brass.
In the case of string instruments, please contact Johan Grobbelaar (083 7788533 or 032 9461457) and for the rest, contact Dorothy van der Geest on (011-) 706 2591.
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Instruments by
José CONTRERAS
(Circa 1700 - 1779) |
If you have a violin by this Spanish violin maker, please contact Johan Grobbelaar (083 7788533) and Piet Koornhof on (018) 2991698.
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| Handmade Half-size Violins |
I am looking for old handmade half-size violins, irrespective of their condition. Good quality old factory instruments would also be of interest. Please contact Johan on (032) 9461457 or 083 7788533.
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Violins by A E Smith
(19th cent.) |
If you have a violin by this violin maker, who worked in Maldon at the end of the 19th century, please contact Johan Grobbelaar (083 7788533).
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Instruments by
J J van de Geest |
If you own an instrument made by J J van de Geest (not for him but by him), I would be most grateful to know, since I am compiling a catalogue of his instruments and where are currently are. Please contact me. (Details are on the "Contact Us" page.)
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Instruments by
Amon Bilmark |
This legendary Scandinavian violin maker lived and worked in Durban for many years and produced some superb violins. Do you have any of his instruments? Let me know, since I am compiling a catalogue of his works. Please contact me. (Details are on the "Contact Us" page.)
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| Ruggeri wanted back |
Niki Hooyberg is looking for the violin he had as a youngster. It was a Ruggieri. Some years ago it ws pawned off at a pawn shop in Randburg. If you think you might have it, please contact him on (031) 764 0872 or 082 6804725.
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Encyclopedia on
Violin Makers by
William Henley |
If you have a copy of this encyclopedia on violin makers, which has been out of print for several years now, and you would not mind parting with it, Please contact me on (032) 9461457 or 083 7788533.
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| Books on Violin Makers |
Johan Grobbelaar is looking for any authoritative books and encyclopaedias listing violin makers and their work. Phone him on (032) 9461457 or 083 7788533.back to top
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| Second hand violin music |
If you wish to sell old violin music, contact (032) 9461457, and if possible provide a list of what you have to offer.
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| OFFERS |
Old editions of
Piano Music Scores |
Denese Clarke of Johannesburg has some very old Piano scores she wants to sell. They are of works of Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Mendelssohn and few others. They date mostly from around the beginning of the 20th century. Call her on 011 4626808.
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Sculptures by
Professor Ralph Palmer
(1915-2000) |
When this well-known celebrity sculptor passed away last year, he left behind his entire personal collection of his own work, including the plaster originals of many of his well-known sculptures. The collection is presently housed near Durban, South Africa.
Professor Palmer was a Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors, and an honorary life member of the respected Chelsea Arts Club. He graduated as a director of Philosophy in Museum Management from the California University in 1986.
Several of his works are in permanent collections such as the Imperial War and John Evelyn Museums in London and in the private collection of the late Sir Harry Oppenheimer.
Mrs Helen Palmer has decided to offer the collection, or individual pieces, for sale. Interested persons can contact Johan Grobbelaar on (032) 9461457 or on 083 7788533.
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