Australian Broadcasting Corporation

From a tree born a thousand years ago, the string instruments destined for budding regional musicians

Although their bellies are made from a 1,000 year old piece of wood, the two violins, a viola and cello made in Orange in central-west New South Wales are nearly brand new and have almost never been ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Philanthropists gift unique string instruments to regional conservatorium for future generations

Luthier, or strings instrument maker, Peter Reid of Orange in central west New South Wales, calls the special quartet instruments he has made his "family". The two violins, a viola and a cello are ...
Wane

Refurbished string quartet plays again for family of man who built the instruments

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A string quartet built more than 50 years ago filled Sweetwater with the sound of music Tuesday. The Mock family got the chance to hear two violins, a viola and a cello– ...
Observer

The Vitamin String Quartet Made Classical Versions of Pop Music Cool

When you’re a kid, playing in the high school orchestra and feeling disconnected from the popular zeitgeist means any music that incorporates classical instruments is something to be celebrated. And ...