Benning Violins

The Smithsonian Museum houses the 1701 "Servais" #Stradivarius #cello crafted by renowned #Italian #violinmaker Antonio #Stradivari, The cello is uniquely famous for its state of preservation and musical excellence. #cellist Learn more: https://americanhistory.si.edu/collect//object/nmah_214477

The gorgeous 6-string bass #gamba crafted in 1994 by Hans and Nancy Benning is still waiting patiently for an owner. Learn more about this stunning instrument: https://www.benningviolins.com/fine-bass-gamba-catalog-fine

#Congratulations to Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil for winning their Grammy for orchestral performance for Ives: Complete Symphonies" recording. Times music critic Mark Swed called the performance a milestone ... for both the conductor and the startlingly great orchestra. https://www.latimes.com//grammy-awards-2021-gustavo-dudame

Rare stringed instruments - like #Stradivarius #violins, #violas and #cellos - have a chain of custody known as provenance. Without clear and legal ownership, the instrument is more a liability than asset. https://www.benningviolins.com/why-you-cant-easily-sell-a-s

A fun little jig to figure out height and spacing for some tricky clients. #violinmaker #cello #cellobridge #violin #cellist #luthier BenningViolins.com

An absolutely wonderful chamber music porch concert at the home of Jonathan and Catherine Karoly in #Pasadena, CA. Some incredible music was played. It was a real thrill to hear three Eric Benning-crafted instruments being played together. Vijay Gupta, #violin, Ingrid Hutman, #viola and Jonathan Karoly, #cello. Catherine Karoly, flute. BenningViolins.com