Team Strad will be at the annual event from Friday 27 September - here’s what you’ll find at our stall, as well as what to expect of the weekend
The annual Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival will be held from 27 to 29 September 2024 at Cremona Fiere. The event is dedicated to high-end musical instruments, with a schedule of events, award ceremonies, cultural meetings and presentations of important new developments in music.
400 exhibitors from 35 countries will be present at stands showcasing strings, pianos, guitars, wind instruments, accordions and music publications…including The Strad!
We’ll be at Stand 274/275 for the three days, where you’ll find our exclusive range of books, including Trade Secrets 1-6, Great Instruments 1 & 2, In Focus 1 & 2 and Masterclass: Violin Concertos. Plus, you’ll also get exclusive offers on print and digital subscriptions - if you’re a student, you’ll get 50 per cent off a digital subscription! Ask our team for more details.
Flick through our brand new 2025 Calendar, featuring twelve fine instruments of the Canada Council of the Arts’ Musical Instrument Bank, and pick up our renowned posters of beautiful and influential instruments, including bestsellers Antonio Stradivari 1716 violin ‘Messiah’, Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ 1741 violin ‘Vieuxtemps’, Antonio Stradivari 1730 cello ‘De Munck’ to name just a few - perfect for aspiring luthiers, long-time enthusiasts and professionals.
By popping by our stand, you’ll also receive a copy of The Strad September 2024, FREE. Our education-themed issue features violinist and social media star Ray Chen on the cover, with articles on the Curtis Institute’s 100th anniversary, the Suzuki Method’s global impact, the Scandinavian Cello School, a unique Guarneri-Montagnana violin, plus much more.
We’ve loved meeting you at past events, so do come and say hi to our team!
Additionally, a number of events and live concerts will be held throughout the event at Cremona Fiere, as well as further afield in Cremona itself. There is plenty of live music to pique the interests of string players and enthusiasts throughout the weekend: the Museo del Violino will hold its ’Special Night’ at 9pm on the 27 September, as well as a Gala Evening on the 28 September. Cremona city centre will host ‘Cremona Musica Downtown’ where live music will take over the Federico II Courtyard in front of Piazza Duomo on the Saturday night.
Teatro Monteverdi will host a performance of the 5-string Grand Violin by Mauro Tortorelli and Angela Meluso and Anna Serova’s Viola Quartet on the Friday, while the Roby Lakatos Ensemble will take over the Teatro Ponchielli on the same evening. And perhaps most poignantly, a performance on the Violin of Shoah - an instrument that endured the Holocaust - will be played by violinist Alessandra Sonia Romano on the final afternoon in the events area of Hall 2 at Cremona Fiere.
Check out a list of events here and plan your trip - though be prepared to have to make some tough choices!
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