Looking for a fellow violinist

smwredd


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
29/11/2010 12:31

As many of you may know my partner, Peter, is a violinist. Since leaving the UK he has been looking for a fellow violinist with whom he can just play, mainly classical, music for the fun of it rather than anything too serious. Is there anyone on this forum who could fill the bill on this.

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
29/11/2010 16:09

theres plenty on the fiddle lol

smwredd


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
29/11/2010 19:29

I am sure that maybe the case, but we were hoping for some serious replies!

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
29/11/2010 19:52

Topol, fiddler on the roof? Will he do?!



Richard

smwredd


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
29/11/2010 21:56

Suppose it is too much to expect a sensible response on here. Knew it would be a mistake but thought I would give it a go.

nostradamus


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 08:00

Try ringing this lady: Veronika 0533-8655225. Her husband, John, is a violinist but unfortunately I can't find his phone number. They live in Lapta. John and Veronika are Romanians but both speak excellent English.

smwredd


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 10:05

Thank you. Unfortunately, it appears that John no longer wishes to play the violin. This would have been ideal as Peter is also fond of gypsy music. We will keep looking.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 10:07

I'm a big fan of Nigel Kennedy.



His album East meets West with the Kroke band is superb.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UPlyQow2rI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 10:12

Also Andre Rieu is getting dome good reviews lately.



Have a look at this.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY8J35OXVxg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 11:19

We have a gentleman on our estate who plays the violin but unfortunately they don't live here permanently. I think they may be due back out in january and they usually stay around 3 months so I could pass on your details if that would be of any help?

smwredd


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 17:16

Thanks, that would be good, although we are away in February. If you like to email me, I can give you all our details.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 17:19

I really wish i could i play, but i can't...but i wouldn't mind having a go.....?



Sylvia, if and when you find someone, i would really love to come over and listen in, i'l bring a bottle!!





DD

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 17:37

a bit rude assuming that they are gypsies cause they are romanian

daisy dukes


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Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 17:51

msg 13...actually it's not rude at all...true gypsies came from Romania, and it's a privilege be a true Gypsy...





Gypsy music was once (and still is in some parts) considered very beautiful and poignant and i myself adore it, so please do not get pedantic about music on a thread that is quite innocent.



DD

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
30/11/2010 19:46

ive more experience on this subject than you would imagine d/d so please respect all views lol

smwredd


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
01/12/2010 18:09

Thanks DD, Gypsy music is actually a style of music, nothing to do with where one comes from. P has played Gypsy music in the UK and hasn't yet been arrested for not being politically correct or being racist. Could we just keep to the original request. Someone has emailed me with details of a possible orchestra, this would be good as Peter has played in orchestras in the UK.