HOMEhttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/en-US2010-03-11T12:55:35ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Seattle Metropolitan Magazinehttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/2010/3/10/seattle-metropolitan-magazine.htmlAdministrator2010-03-10T21:39:38ZRafael Carrabba will be featured in the next issue of the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. Look for the article in the RainMaker section.

]]>Seattle Philharmonic Orchestrahttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/2010/3/8/seattle-philharmonic-orchestra.htmlAdministrator2010-03-08T19:27:55ZOn Sunday March 21, 2010 the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing at Meany Hall, UW. The 3pm concert includes the following:

Reznicek - Overture, "Donna Diana"

Samuel Jones - Janus

Bruckner  - Symphony No. 2 in C

The concert is $18 for general admission, $10 senior/student and youth under 16 are free to attend. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at 206-292-ARTS.

Founded in 1944, their mission statement is, "The Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote orchestral music in the community with skilled musicians performing a wide variety of music from the symphonic literature, and by offering low-cost, high-quality concerts throughout the Puget Sound region." www.seattlephil.org

 

]]>Chillin' with the cellohttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/2010/3/1/chillin-with-the-cello.htmlAdministrator2010-03-01T20:26:49ZOur featured customer this month is cellist and teacher, Mannfried Funk. Mr. Funk has been a customer of Rafael Carrabba Violins for over 20 years. This month, you can hear him play in Federal Way at St. Luke's Church. He will be performing Boccherini’s Cello Concerto. Information about the event is below, you can also visit the Federal Way Symphony website. 

Sunday March 7, 2010 - 2:00pm                                                        Chillin' with the Cello with cellist Mannfried Funk                                   St. Luke's Church, 515 South 312th Street., Federal Way 98003

 

]]>Onyx Chamber Playershttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/2010/2/16/onyx-chamber-players.htmlAdministrator2010-02-17T00:10:36ZThe Onyx Chamber Players return to Town Hall in Seattle on February 28th. The afternoon concert (2pm on Sunday) is the first of three planned for the players. The concert includes Haydn's Trio in A-flat and Mendelssohn's Piano Quartets. Advanced tickets are $20 with discounts for seniors and students. Contact brownpapertickets to purchase tickets 1-800-838-3006 or visit them online by clicking here.

Sunday February 28 2PM - Town Hall - 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle

more information at : www.onyxchamberplayers.com

]]>Julian Schwarzhttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/2010/1/11/julian-schwarz.htmlAdministrator2010-01-11T18:45:09ZMichael Huebner of The Birmingham News wrote an article about Julian Schwarz and his upcoming appearance on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 8 pm with the Moscow State Radio Symphony. This is one of many appearances Julian will be making this year with the Symphony.

Huebner writes, "Whether that Russian spirit stayed with him will be put to the test Saturday when Schwarz solos in Tchaikovsky's "Rococo Variations" with the Moscow State Radio Symphony at the Alys Stephens Center. It will be the first of 15 appearances Schwarz will make with the touring orchestra, and Schwarz's first experience with a European orchestra."

To read the full article, CLICK HERE

]]>Happy Holidayshttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/2009/11/30/happy-holidays.htmlAdministrator2009-11-30T23:41:18Z

As your local choice for restorations, repairs, and fine instrument sales, we at Rafael Carrabba Violins, would like to say thank you!

Come in and visit us during the Holiday Season. We have specials on CD's and strings. We have also have new cases from Bam and Musafia.

Rafael Carrabba Violins celebrates 25 years in business in 2010. Thank you for being a part of our success. May you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

The Violin shop will close Dec 24th at 3:00 pm and open again on Monday January 4th. While the shop will not be open, Rafael Carrabba is available to see customers on request. Email here or call the shop at 206-283-5566 for an appointment.

 

 

photo by Darrell Peterson

]]>Icicle Creek Piano Triohttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/2009/11/5/icicle-creek-piano-trio.htmlAdministrator2009-11-05T20:21:27ZThe Icicle Creek Piano Trio is Ensemble-in-Residence at the Icicle Creek Music Center, a non-profit organization in Leavenworth, Washington. As well as offering year-round concerts in the Center’s picturesque Canyon Wren Concert Hall and an intensive International Chamber Music Festival and Institute each July, the artists maintain busy private studios and offer regular coaching sessions to local and visiting young ensembles.

The Icicle Creek Piano Trio, released a CD in 2008. The CD is available for purchase at Carrabba Violins, and through Icicle Creek Music Center and other fine retailers.

Writing about the The Trio's debut recording of Ravel and Schubert Piano Trios, Gramophone Magazine said, “The playing is warmly considered, meticulous in articulation and blend, and silken in sonority.”

The Strad Magazine wrote, “They catch all the subtle, shimmering shades...their reading is literal, free of mannerisms...”

As a customer or Rafael Carrabba Violins, you can read more about the center and the Trio by clicking on Customer Profiles.

]]>Celebrating 25 years with the Symphonyhttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/2009/8/3/celebrating-25-years-with-the-symphony.htmlAdministrator2009-08-03T18:08:15ZGerard Schwarz, image from www.kbaq.orgStarting Saturday, August 8th, single tickets for the 2009-2010 Seattle Symphony season go on sale. Honoring Gerard Schwarz and his 25 years with the Symphony, the season is an impressive one. Major works by Mahler, Strauss and in addition film, dance, and pop music are all part of the mix. To read more and see the line up go to: Seattle Symphony

]]>Seattle Chamber Music Societyhttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/2009/7/2/seattle-chamber-music-society.htmlAdministrator2009-07-02T19:30:40ZBeginning this Monday, July 6th, the Seattle Chamber Music Society hosts concerts through the Summer. At locations in Seattle and the Eastside, the series of concerts includes Principals of the Cleveland Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, NY Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony (to name a few) and soloists from around the globe. It's an impressive line-up. Monday's recital and concert are at St. Nicholas Hall, Lakeside School, 1450 First Ave NE, Seattle.

We have brochures in the shop of the full Summer schedule. You are welcome to stop in and pick one up - they are on the front counter. You can also find out more at : www.seattlechambermusic.org or calling 206-283-8808.

]]>Aronoff Chamber Music Serieshttp://www.carrabbaviolins.com/journal/2009/6/15/aronoff-chamber-music-series.htmlAdministrator2009-06-15T19:29:24ZThe end of June brings several concerts at Bastyr University Chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore.

The series begins on Sunday June 28th at 7:30 PM and concludes with a final concert on July 2 at 2:00PM. To find out details about each of the five concerts offered go to: www.viola.com/aronoff

 

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