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the Second Online Travel, Varanasi)
History of Violin Day
The violin itself evolved
from medieval fiddles, and came into a distinct form by the 15th century (most
violins today are copies after either Stradivarius or Amati, the latter being
active as a violinmaker in the 16th century), becoming the most popular
virtuoso instrument in Europe by the 1660s.
Today, the violin not
only remains an indispensable feature of western classical music, but has found
its way into various forms of classical and folk music around the world as well
as various other genres. There are a lot of violinists and fiddle players
throughout the world today, so it we can see why Violin Day caught on.
In fact, the violin is
present in the most prestigious musical groups in the world, including the
Venetian Philharmonic Orchestra! Imagine an instrument with such humble
beginnings becoming such an important mainstay of modern classical music.
Well, if you play the
instrument, then you may as well play the violin in honor of violin day. If
you’ve ever had the inclination to learn the violin, or perhaps have one laying
around unused, now is a good time to start taking violin lessons. If you just
want to appreciate the sound of the violin without actually playing it, then
you could go to a concert where the instrument would be played on violin day.
Or perhaps you know
someone interested in learning the violin but doesn’t have an instrument –
today would be the perfect occasion to gift that person a violin. Or you could
gift something to a violinist who you know, even if it’s just some sheet music
or some rosin to show your appreciation for them and their instrument. The
modern violin family includes not only the violin, but also the viola, the
violoncello, and the double bass as well. So if you know any cellists or
violists, today would also be a great day to listen to them play or to get them
a gift.
“The celebrations of
Violin Day are incomplete if you don’t get to enjoy the sweet and melodious
music of violin. Happy Violin Day to you.
Ramesh Verma CMD, the
second Online Travel, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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