Elizabeth Pitcairn Red Violin Suite with the KCO

"Pitcairn famously plays the real-life instrument that is said to have inspired the 1999 Academy Award-winning film The Red Violin. Antonio Stradivari who lovingly made his instruments in his small shop in Cremona, Italy centuries ago, crafted the historic violin in 1720 and he remains the most famous violinmaker of all time. The violin went missing for over 200 years, it’s disappearance pondered by many. Canadian filmmaker Francois Girard imaginative speculations became the narrative for The Red Violin. The 1720 "Red” Stradivarius would eventually surface during the 1930s in Berlin."

The Red Violin

Point Pleasant WV Register - Red violin comes to Wedge Auditorium stage Saturday

I was going to blog about the red violin I have just acquired and will do that next time. The Red Violin, starring Samuel L. Jackson is one of my favourite movies and not just because I am biased but because it is a compelling story. Beautifully filmed on several locations around the world, stretching over a period of some 300 years, the movie tells the story of the red violin which was made out of a tragedy. I won't spoil the movie for you but it is a haunting sound and story.

Joshua Bell, who has been featured previously on this blog, played the soundtrack and although the movie might be a little on the long side, it is never boring. I hope some of you can get along to the concert featuring Violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn, who owns the legendary 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius this weekend or to any concert sometime, for the power of music is a healing one and something which we should all try to enjoy.

The Portal of Healing.


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