Stringsaloud would like to welcome some new players!
Ysla Robertson - violin
Gillian Risi - violin
Charlotte Dykes - viola
Rosie Townhill - Cello
Jessica Sullivan - Cello
Watch this space for pictures!
All the new girls have a wealth of string quartet experience...and also orchestral experience...many of our regular players have played with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Opera and BBC orchestra!
Saturday 2 May 2009
String Quartets Playing Outside
A sad story...
It has been brought to my attention that unfortunately some people think that musicians and their instruments are robotic and can function wherever they are required....afraid not...
All our musicians use antique instruments some costing tens of thousands of pounds, being made of wood, varnished and glued together some more than 250 years ago simply cannot be played outside in sunlight...yes even SCOTTISH sunlight... as the varnish and the quality of sound produced could be irretrievably damaged...
Also there is the lovely Scottish rain to be considered....would you leave your i-pod out in the rain....no...so there is no way we would play our cherished instruments out in a downpour or even a light shower either.
A musician's livelihood depends on their instrument....if you want quality music you need quality instruments...we cannot destroy our instruments playing outside so please take note of this when thinking about where your guests will be on the day....common sense methinks...
Mairi
Sales and Events Manager
It has been brought to my attention that unfortunately some people think that musicians and their instruments are robotic and can function wherever they are required....afraid not...
All our musicians use antique instruments some costing tens of thousands of pounds, being made of wood, varnished and glued together some more than 250 years ago simply cannot be played outside in sunlight...yes even SCOTTISH sunlight... as the varnish and the quality of sound produced could be irretrievably damaged...
Also there is the lovely Scottish rain to be considered....would you leave your i-pod out in the rain....no...so there is no way we would play our cherished instruments out in a downpour or even a light shower either.
A musician's livelihood depends on their instrument....if you want quality music you need quality instruments...we cannot destroy our instruments playing outside so please take note of this when thinking about where your guests will be on the day....common sense methinks...
Mairi
Sales and Events Manager
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