tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51007199461699654042024-03-06T10:31:30.590+09:00Dmitry Badiarov - author, luthier, violoncello da spalla maker.Discover my new book https://BookOnDaSpalla.comDmitry Badiarovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068674151982780338noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100719946169965404.post-70462545683415657802023-03-27T18:20:00.002+09:002023-03-27T18:22:02.002+09:00Book On Da Spalla, How Violinists Can Find Their Unique Voice & Open New Career Opportunities In 14 Days.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://BookOnDaSpalla.com" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtsya7Tb-GchNCA-gLLHyp0rm66s4ZsIXrVtkIQOT4LCbP9AxdbCpYw_Bty5borcgpCawGf2AwwVIIQxJPxc7S2TMqFNe7aZv8ktqehwwKVOY0UKGliFrtzv_IBdTYO2l7MsXm6k_DW4y7crVc-l7eDs8FEejfJ5Y70rwLacMjTqh1R3UjmTISCD00w/s320/Badiarov_3D_v2.png" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>While much of the world's attention is focused on war and the ongoing energy crisis, I would like to invite you - violinist, violist or string teacher - to unite around music and culture. This is why I wrote my latest book, "Da Spalla: How Violinists Can Find Their Unique Voice & Open New Career Opportunities in 14 Days."</p><p><br /></p><p>It pays tribute to the rebirth of the violoncello da spalla, a small bass violin resembling both a cello and a viola and played by violinists. Drawing on my 20 years of experience in crafting this unique instrument and reviving a lost page in the history of classical music, I have created a must-read for any violinist, violist, or string teacher at a conservatoire or academy of music who wants to expand their horizons and unlock new career opportunities.</p><p><br /></p><p>The violoncello da spalla is a fascinating instrument with a rich history. A prototype of the modern cello, it dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries and was simply called a violoncello by important cello composers of the time, including J.S. Bach, who used it extensively in his works. Although the instrument gradually went out of professional use by the second half of the 18th century, the book's website lists dozens of composers who created over two thousand works in which violoncello da spalla may have been used.</p><p><br /></p><p>The book, "Da Spalla: How Violinists Can Find Their Unique Voice & Open New Career Opportunities in 14 Days," tells the story of the research and reconstruction of the violoncello da spalla, which began in Brussels in 2003 at the request of a Baroque orchestra director. The book is rich in stories that engage the reader on a deep, emotional level, making them participants and witnesses to how this instrument was brought back to life, with all the challenges, pitfalls, and victories.</p><p><br /></p><p>"Fascinating instrument and a great story of its rebirth. Get this book! It's a rosin for the soul.” ~ Sergey Malov, multi-instrumentalist, violoncellist da spalla, conductor</p><p><br /></p><p>Sergey Malov's words are reminiscent of musicians such as Felix Mendelssohn and Pablo Casals, who revived the general audience's interest in J.S. Bach's music. Today, violinists and violists are reviving a lost musical tradition, enriching lives, and connecting people through culture. The book demonstrates how professional violinists, string teachers at conservatories or academies of music, and even amateur musicians have enough technique to learn this instrument in under 14 days. Therefore, the violoncello da spalla offers exciting new career opportunities for musicians, including those without a privileged upbringing.</p><p><br /></p><p>In 2023, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the revival of this lost musical tradition. Today, virtuoso violoncellists da spalla such as Sergey Malov, conductor, violoncellist da spalla, and baroque violin specialist Ryo Terakado, conductor and violist Artie Dibble, Bach scholar Dr. Koji Otsuki, and Dr. Madeleine Darmiento, Professor of Strings and Artist/Teacher of Violin & Viola at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, play the instrument. Additionally, award-winning composer and filmmaker Bryan Senti believes that with its renewed popularity, the violoncello da spalla is poised for a comeback in the film and TV music scene.</p><p><br /></p><p>The book, "Da Spalla: How Violinists Can Find Their Unique Voice & Open New Career Opportunities in 14 Days," is a vivid account of 20 years of experience in making and playing the violoncello da spalla.</p><p><br /></p><p>___</p><p><br /></p><p>About the author: </p><p>Dmitry Badiarov, an award-winning author, luthier, and accomplished violinist and violoncellist da spalla, has defied the odds. Despite a humble background, he has made a name for himself as a member of various Early Music groups in Europe and Asia. He is the founder of Badiarov Violins and Elite Luthiers Academy, and he specializes in creating exceptional baroque violins and violoncellos da spalla for world-class musicians. With his book on Fine Violin Making, he shares his expertise with aspiring luthiers and musicians alike. Dmitry is not only a speaker but also a former professional baroque violinist and violoncellist da spalla. He helps artists and luthiers achieve success by combining centuries of cultural tradition, their unique message, and cutting-edge modern business strategies. He lives in The Hague, The Netherlands, with his wife and enjoys sailing with his sons. </p><p>For more information contact me via my website <a href="https://BookOnDaSpalla.com">https://BookOnDaSpalla.com</a></p>Dmitry Badiarovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068674151982780338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100719946169965404.post-29486884687878811472023-03-27T18:03:00.004+09:002023-03-27T18:05:17.009+09:00Embrace the Journey: Discover the Latest News on Viola da Spalla and Old Masters' Acoustic Knowledge on My New Blog and Books. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://badiarovviolins.com" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1686" data-original-width="3910" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw88fKx8LH9NXhq7aORwwWDdgOK5CTUk5T-xLcQB_VhK6pNhJhYC5v5h_Tz7ONIYljsFlp2rN4wVcmOAYIan-qJNxLmxg3GotePY4_XU3sCjnX59DcenOYBZ_cZGZdWR6yahwXVuyQcYvDmiW9vmSV-xXATp3a2CvfteLY8HkwwRtV32xrJ9dCfh6rWA/w400-h172/Screenshot%202023-03-27%20at%2011.02.24.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>This blog has not been updated since 2012 because I moved to a new location. You are welcome to discover the latest news on the violoncello da spalla and the acoustic knowledge of the old masters on my new blog and in my books. </p><p>"Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever." - Peter Hagerty</p><p>Embrace the Journey: Discover the Latest News on Viola da Spalla and Old Masters' Acoustic Knowledge on My New Blog and Books. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://badiarovviolins.com" target="_blank">https://badiarovviolins.com </a></p>Dmitry Badiarovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068674151982780338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100719946169965404.post-11928682120194688342011-12-20T22:44:00.013+09:002012-01-18T22:55:25.744+09:00J.S.Bach, 6 Suites for Violoncello Solo performed by violin-maker Dmitry Badiarov<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">J.S.Bach, 6 Suites for Violoncello Solo.</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">performed by <a href="http://badiarovviolins.com/" target="_blank">Dmitry Badiarov</a></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><a href="http://violadaspalla.com/" target="_blank">Violoncello da spalla</a> by Dmitry Badiarov</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
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<div class="p1">This article describes the two existing today general methods of making violins, compares the two and addresses the issues.<br />
The two methods are: 1. Making copies. 2. Making originals.<br />
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You have certainly heard expressions such as "made after a Stradivari model", "copy of a Stradivari violin", "copy of a Guarneri", <br />
<a name='more'></a>"copy of an Amati"... This mean that a violin represents a copy of either an original violin actually made by Stradivari, Guarneri or Amati or a copy of the original violin in a poster, that is, it's photograph. 19th century makers used the original violins, the 20th and 21st century makers usually use the posters. Copying is the common method of making violins from the 19th century onward and is still the pre-dominant method. Maker's usually go with the demand, and as there is a demand for copies - just in case a player can't afford an original Stradivari - there is an ample supply.<br />
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Another method of making violin is producing originals. There is a handful of makers who actually know - or attempt to know - why the violin has this and not another shape. Some of these makers produce their own patterns, change them at their will and make great instruments. Players love these violins for their character as well as for their tonal and other qualities.<br />
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Making original violins, in order to be successful and serve a better purpose, needs to be based on the primary sources and on the surviving masters' instruments but not only on the surviving instruments because these are mostly modified. Primary sources related to violin-making are extremely scarse and insufficient, so we are talking here about sources on everything connected with European art and crafts. This knowledge preserves the original culture and produces good instruments. Consequently, such makers do a good service to the culture of violin-making and, we could say so, to the culture as a whole because this knowledge preserves the culture, not just its product - the violin. IMHO, that culture is worthy of preservation. Actors reviving and performing theatrical pieces in the manner they were performed when Moliere was alive are doing a valuable work. Musicians performing Middle Age, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic music in the manner this music was heard in its respective epochs are doing a valuable work. You might disagree, but violin-making put on the same track is a better, more responsible violin-making : both, toward the culture and towards the craft of making violins on the soil where it originated and evolved.<br />
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So some say, "culture is not inherited, it is acquired", however it takes one's lifetime to acquire that culture. It can be difficult to become aware of that culture for a person who never lived in a country with a different culture but - speaking for myself only! - moving to Japan helped me to become aware of my <i>inherited</i> culture of which I was not fully aware before going to the far Far East.<br />
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The violin is striped of its cultural status (which it probably never had but this is another problem - the problem of sync between the fast pace of globalization and the slow adaptation of the human psych), a copy can be produced anywhere and today most factories are placed in the cheap Far East which makes it very difficult for the young European violin-makers to even start their careers as violin-makers. At least, more than a few violin-makers told me this.<br />
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I am not criticising the copyist approach but I do communicate to the younger violin-makers that they better be aware. An alternative to copying is tough but it is not impossible and is worth the effort. It may take time to learn the underlying tissue of european cultural influences and traditions, absorb them and transform into something usable in violin-making. European languages skills, tons of patience, ability to travel to museums and libraries across Europe, analytic mind, eager desire to learn, organizational skills, ability to work fast, courage to undertake experiments and readiness to learn from mistakes, an ability to play instruments and knowledge of music are indispensable skills, plus - craftsmanship, craftsmanship, craftsmanship.<br />
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Sometimes people suspiciously ask, "why do I care?" Visit my website to learn <a href="http://badiarovviolins.com/">why</a>. If the reader happen to be that violin-maker I am referring to above, do not hesitate to provide a feed-back.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Picture: a 10 minutes sketch of a violin scroll. Free-hand drawing on hand-coated, hand-tinted paper.</span></div>Dmitry Badiarovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068674151982780338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100719946169965404.post-63364824424400876622009-03-15T13:02:00.006+09:002010-11-03T20:41:18.989+09:00Carlos Albuisech - violoncellist da spalla in Spain<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rJ392kV8IuqnaUe_pXfcvYkHzn9xDESZLVHfFhiqPrMUwA0KuLFRE9Uz2kzLDswSrU1plXe-9hB8agxazMFmpJqfldojb_J-5lNlNEGXGvSUQEZXc5LSgP_zidefAI8zuRpRpCxMoK5W/s1600-h/Carlos+Albuisech+tocando+violoncello+da+Spala.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313748253755400418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rJ392kV8IuqnaUe_pXfcvYkHzn9xDESZLVHfFhiqPrMUwA0KuLFRE9Uz2kzLDswSrU1plXe-9hB8agxazMFmpJqfldojb_J-5lNlNEGXGvSUQEZXc5LSgP_zidefAI8zuRpRpCxMoK5W/s200/Carlos+Albuisech+tocando+violoncello+da+Spala.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a>Carlos Albuisech just informed me that <a href="http://violoncellodaspalla.blogspot.com/2009/03/carlos-albuisech-violoncellist-da.html">his concert</a> on violoncello da spalla.<br />
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<a href="http://www.elheraldodelhenares.es/pag/noticia.php?cual=321">Review in Spanish 1</a><br />
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More information on violoncello da spalla can be found in my Galpin Society Journal articles Vols 60 and 61 and on this blog.Dmitry Badiarovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068674151982780338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100719946169965404.post-7493352517884313512008-05-19T21:49:00.004+09:002010-08-28T20:52:41.386+09:00Bach, Brandenburg Concertos and Violoncello da spalla: a lecture in Fukuoka18.05.2008 - The lecture took place in a large conference room and was attended by some 280 people. Masaaki Suzuki gave a general introduction into western music, Bach's life and work and Brandenburg Concertos. I spoke about the general situation with stringed and bass instruments before and during Bach's lifetime. The talk was illustrated by the demonstration of paintings containing violoncellos da spalla, as well as by the performance of a Prelude from the cello suite No.6 and two movements from a Geminiani Sonata for violoncello and basso continuo. Another lecture if this kind shall take on the 11th of June in Kawasaki (Tokyo). The tickets on all five concerts are sold out.Dmitry Badiarovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068674151982780338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100719946169965404.post-34781703715790199482008-05-09T10:28:00.007+09:002010-08-28T20:53:44.333+09:00Concert at Toppan Hall, TokyoConcert with Dan Laurin at <a href="http://www.toppanhall.com/">Toppan Hall</a> in Tokyo.<br />
Info: <a href="http://alqnews.exblog.jp/8810845/">blog</a>, <a href="http://www.alquimista-mr.com/">Alquimista</a> and <a href="http://i-debut.com/ba-rock/">Mejiro Ba-Rock</a> websites (only Japanese).Dmitry Badiarovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068674151982780338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100719946169965404.post-42889173049913735642008-05-06T21:25:00.004+09:002010-08-28T20:54:47.922+09:00Mejiro Ba-Rock Festival in June 2008<a href="http://i-debut.com/ba-rock/index.php?main_page=product_reviews_info&products_id=13&reviews_id=6" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197240274764928434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvSVGJ4qe37ekP2U6Gf4rL7mN_vYr6GpMRMV3aqK1gAqrehVIP9q-ZX3CeBGuek8VlyV8a8OngymKO5P_zONf-bfflL4K3sQuU4BZMxuGAhCzZI-NMbnpz_3fpcu2AdmAG9w3d266O53Oh/s200/125_125m.gif" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" /></a>I shall perform on the 2nd, 4th and 10th of June 2008 in Tokyo. Click on the picture for more information (oinly in Japanese)Dmitry Badiarovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068674151982780338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100719946169965404.post-75309012989226587812008-05-01T10:53:00.004+09:002010-08-28T21:00:48.174+09:00New publication in Galpin Society Journal - violoncello da spalla in Italian pictures and musicGalpin Society Journal No.61 has published an addition to my previous article which appeared in volume no.60.<br />
It includes some extra information which has not been included in the article in volume 60, as well as description of my experiments with violoncello da spalla of a much larger size, with the string length of 55- 67cm.Dmitry Badiarovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068674151982780338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5100719946169965404.post-74660633019900717442008-04-21T15:45:00.006+09:002010-08-28T21:04:28.250+09:00Interview for The Record Geijutsu magazineThis interview is due to appear in <a href="http://www.ongakunotomo.co.jp/">The Record Geijutsu magazine</a>, a magazine dedicated to the music and CD-market.<br />
The editor was impressed by the performance of J.S.Bach Cello suites by Ryo Terakado. Consequently she was interested in knowing about the instrument more. The story covers the <span style="font-style: italic;">personalia</span> involved in this project - Sigiwald Kuijken, Samantha Montgomery, Mimmo Peruffo, Lambert Smit, Ryo Terakado, Gregory Barnett and Brent Wissick as well as the short coverage about how I came to making such instruments.Dmitry Badiarovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068674151982780338noreply@blogger.com0