Elena Moretti
Elena Moretti is an editor specializing in lutherie, string instruments, and historical craftsmanship. Her work explores violin making, workshops, restoration, materials, and the dialogue between tradition and modern research.
Exploring Sustainable Alternatives to Pernambuco Wood in Violin Bow Making
A new initiative leverages artificial intelligence to identify sustainable substitutes for Pernambuco wood, the traditional material for violin bows. This development addresses critical environmental and supply concerns impacting luthiers and musicians worldwide.
The Disappearance of a Priceless 18th-Century Italian Double Bass
An 18th-century Italian double bass valued at $150,000 has gone missing, raising alarm within the classical music and lutherie communities. This loss highlights ongoing challenges around the security and preservation of rare historical instruments.
Natural Rosin Innovations: Enhancing String Instrument Performance with Low-Dust Formulations
A new natural rosin designed for violin, viola, cello, and bass offers improved sound and articulation with significantly reduced dust, addressing long-standing concerns among string players and makers.
Flint’s Black History Month Celebrations: A Cultural Reflection Beyond Music
Flint’s diverse Black History Month events offer rich cultural narratives and community engagement that resonate with performers, educators, and audiences alike.
Reimagining Holst’s ‘Mars’: The BBC’s New Instrumental Arrangements Illuminate a Classic
The BBC's recent instrumental arrangements of Gustav Holst’s ‘Mars’ from ‘The Planets’ invite fresh perspectives on a seminal work, engaging performers, audiences, and scholars alike.
Violins of Hope Bring Resonant Testimony to Sioux City
The Violins of Hope exhibition and concert series in Sioux City presents a profound musical homage to history, uniting survivors' stories with the enduring voice of stringed instruments.
String Fling Concert Offers Respite and Enrichment to Students and Audience...
The recent String Fling concert in Burlington delivered a soothing and uplifting musical experience for students and attendees, underscoring the vital role of live string music in education and community engagement.
Inside the Workshops: Conversations and Craftsmanship Behind Ten Contemporary Violin and...
Exploring the artistry, challenges, and innovations experienced by ten modern makers through hands-on trials of their violins and bows reveals rich insights into today’s string instrument craft.
Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite Finale: A Closer Look at Instrumental Arrangements
Exploring the instrumental arrangements of the finale of Igor Stravinsky's 1911 Firebird Suite reveals insights into orchestral color and interpretive practice essential to performers, conductors, and audiences alike.
Diapasonix: A Compact Synth Innovates for String Players Using Raspberry Pi...
Turi Scandurra’s Diapasonix harnesses the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 to create a handheld synthesizer tailored for violinists and other string musicians, offering new sonic possibilities and performance tools.
