A Shropshire musician is celebrating the release of his debut album, recorded on the oldest known playable violin.
Violinist Conor Gricmanis from Shropshire is celebrating the release of his first album. Photos taken at St Mary's Church in Shrewsbury..
Since, he has played in principal positions in orchestras at some of the most prestigious venues in Europe. Last year at just 26, he became concertmaster violinist of the London Baroque Orchestra and tours with the esteemed Academy of Ancient Music. Conor described the album, an early baroque compilation composed by 17th century violinist Marco Uccellini, as 'bright' and 'sparkly' with element of folk and jazz.The violin used in the recording, is an 1572 Andrea Amati violin believed to have been commissioned by Catherine de Medici and ended up in the French court under the reign of her son, King Charles IX of France.
On the album, Conor is joined by his group Noxwode. The ensemble are known for playing 17th and 18th century music on period instruments.
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