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US violinist Stefan Jackiw has announced that he has been loaned the c.1730 Domenico Montagnana ‘Rossi’ violin, thanks to a private foundation.
Jackiw took to social media to share ‘some exciting news,’ stating that he was introduced to the violin last through through his friend, Carlos Tome, at Tarisio.
’From the very first notes, I felt something special. This instrument had a quality I had been searching for,’ said Jackiw.
’Carlos encouraged me to take it home for a few days… A few days turned into much longer. I played dozens of concerts on this violin, from major concertos in magnificent halls, to major concertos in terrible halls, as well as recitals and chamber music with my piano trio. I felt that this violin brought a new depth and power to my playing, while still allowing my own musical voice to shine through.’
As Jackiw was preparing to part ways with the violin, Tome called him to say that a private foundation had acquired the instrument for his long-term use.
’I’m filled with gratitude for the generosity of this foundation, and for the persistence, creativity, and belief of Carlos and the team at Tarisio, without whom none of this would have been possible,’ said Jackiw.
Jackiw previously played a 1750 violin by G.B. Guadagnini loaned by the Avery Fisher Career Grant, as well as a 1704 violin by Vincenzo Rugeri. His bow, made by François Nicolas Voirin, broke in spectacular fashion during a performance of Reinhold Glière’s Violin Concerto with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in 2023 – and has since been repaired.
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