Violin
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‘Provincial treasure’: University of Saskatchewan shows rare instruments in concert seriesThe University of Saskatchewan is hosting a four-part concert series showcasing a collection of historic string instruments dating back to the 1600s.CanadaOct 4, 2022
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Regina musician’s 18th-century violin stolenOn March 30, Gannon's house was ransacked. Gone were her TV, Nintendo Switch, art canvases and an Italian-made violin that was handcrafted back in 1795.CrimeApr 4, 2022
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Celebrating new connections to historic Nova Scotia army unit'This isn't a Black Canadian story. This is a Canadian story. This is our history that everyone can gravitate to,' says Lt. Jerome Downey about the Black soldiers of WWI.CanadaMar 8, 2022
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Virtual Kid Orchestra highlights sixty Okanagan students"There's three to five-year-old students who are playing along with others who are 16 or 17-years-old which is really unique that doesn't happen often in the music world."LifestyleMar 29, 2021
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Calgary violinist returns lost money to rightful owner: ‘She is an angel’An unlikely encounter between two strangers is a reminder there are good people. A Calgary man lost some money during a weekend walk. The way it was returned was music to the ears.FeaturesMar 11, 2021
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London-area ice dancers Moir and Virtue, violinist Lara St. John among Order of Canada inducteesChampion ice-dancers Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue and violinist Lara St. John, are among the 114 honourees.CanadaNov 27, 2020
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Coronavirus: Canadian violinists unite in isolation to perform virtual tributeOrganized by Sébastien Tsai of Montreal, the video showcases the talents of 40 violinists across Canada.CanadaMay 21, 2020
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87-year-old MacEwan University student mastering 4 musical instrumentsHe went on to learn the piano, violin and the euphonium. McKnight just passed his Grade 2 Royal Conservatory of Music practical examination on clarinet.CanadaMar 9, 2020
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Woman plays violin during brain surgery to save her musical skillsThe 53-year-old violinist played her instrument so doctors could avoid damaging her brain while removing a tumour.TrendingFeb 19, 2020
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Violinist from Saskatchewan nominated for GrammyViolinist Christina Day Martinson, from Saskatchewan, is nominated in the classical instrumental solo category for ``Biber: The Mystery Sonatas.''CanadaDec 7, 2018
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