The violin is of Italian origin, crafted by Florentine builder Giovanni Battista Gabrielli around 1750. Working with the energy of the antique wood and the many stories the violin has encountered over time is incredibly inspiring and continues to influence my music making. While many of Gabrielli’s instruments have suffered severe damage over the centuries, this violin is a rare piece in exceptionally good condition that carries an outstandingly beautiful sound. Our relationship has become very strong, a one in a million match, and I dream of the many future sounds and compositions to be created by our unique synergy.
        The violin has been with me on loan for the past 5 years and I believe it is a both a miracle and a challenge as an artist that it found its way to me. Since this year I am forced to secure its purchase or otherwise return it. I cannot imagine having to give up this extraordinary instrument, which has become the heart of my career.
Your generous contribution will make it possible for me to continue to work with the rich material of the violin’s 300yr history. You will enable me to resonate and transform tradition into the future; to bring music to the world together with this precious instrument as you become a part of our unique story.
        Project 50 in this simple format I seek to encourage an abundance of possibilities as to how it will unfold.