Multi-talented artist Corinne Sutter and cellist Julia Magdalena Sterki give their thoughts on this new bow, which offers new tonal possibilities
Corinne Sutter, the charismatic Swiss multi-talent is testing the new bow and introduces herself as a violinist and composer - supported by the internationally renowned cellist Julia Magdalena Sterki.
Julia studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and is currently a soloist and chamber musician throughout Europe. She inspires audiences with her intense musicality, expressive sound design and rousing stage presence. Her playing thrives on a deep emotional connection to music, an extraordinary sensitivity to timbres and expressive phrasing that turns each piece into a captivating narrative.
Corinne gained worldwide fame as an action painter and designer. With over a billion clicks on social media, she has a huge fan base. She has appeared in various TV reports and was the artistic guest at the jubilee of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland, as well as King Frederik X.
A mountaineering accident in 2009 resulted in a comminuted fracture of her right hand and doctors believed that she would never play again. But her desire for the violin was overwhelming and with the combination of willpower, and a specially made silicone prosthesis in her playing hand, she bravely overcame the odds. Corinne is taking lessons again with the internationally acclaimed violinist Anastasiya Petryshak, who has opened up a new approach to the instrument for her.
The composition Sinteză de viață - flows from Corinne’s fingers. Written in the Hungarian minor scale, it is a linguistic play on words in Romanian. The English translation ’Synthesis of Life’ would not be entirely correct, as the word ‘Sinteza’ is also a politically correct term for ’Gypsy’. The piece describes life in all its facets: the light, beautiful, but also the melancholy and sad sides, between which it seems to playfully - almost flirtatiously - revel.
The Black Ibis Bow: A completely new playing experience. Corinne Sutter is impressed by its easier handling: ’You can just let this bow run. Even with light pressure, a full, beautiful sound develops. The more you get used to the easier handling, the more you concentrate on the interpretation.’
She continues: ’The joy of playing with this bow is amazing. It gives me simply more freedom when playing - simply heavenly.’
The cello and the Black Ibis Bow: a fascinating encounter. Julia Magdalena Sterki also tested the Black Ibis Bow on her cello - despite it being a violin bow that was a good 20 grams lighter than her traditional cello bow. Julia’s playing, which is characterised by an incredible depth and warmth, was given a new dimension by the bow:
’The carbon bow has a fascinating radiance that my traditional bow does not develop. I immediately had a feeling of precision and directness in the tone, without losing any expression.
’My traditional cello bow has a natural warmth, but this bow opens up new tonal possibilities. I am surprised at how immediately it responds and the freedom of articulation it offers.’
Manfred Negatsch, inventor of the Black Ibis Bow, explains: ’The cello bow is currently still in development. Various tests will certainly be necessary.
’But why these fins?’ Negatsch explains: ’As a carbon expert in aircraft construction, I know which elements keep an aircraft stable. The fins were not initially planned like this - they developed this way from various design studies and test series. It’s all about the beauty of the sound. Easier playing and new dynamics are an added bonus.’
Distribution of the Black Ibis bows exclusively through: ELS SWISS AG, Ms. Svetlana Loginova, els-swiss@gmx.ch
Watch Corinne Sutter and Julia Magdalena Sterki test the Black Ibis bow in the video below:
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