The Jealous Violin©Daniel Merriam.
The Jealous Violin
O, tell us virtuoso
What caution do you show
Your lips are all aquiver
As you grip your timid bow
Your instrument is glorious
Is it rare perchance?
A precious Stradivari
Louis Guersan of France?
Such mystery is hiding
In your piercing, doubtful eyes
You certainly don’t fear us
Your musical allies?
There is no need to hesitate
Your craft we do adore
Please play a tuneful melody
And share what’s on your score.
Some Mendelssohn or Mozart?
Brahms would be so nice
Perhaps a simple country tune
Warm up and break the ice.
Does Baroque befit your style
Vivaldi, Bach, Rameau?
Pergolesi, Telemann
Does Corelli make you glow?
Are you feeling modern
Third concerto by Saint-Saëns?
Bruch would be most welcome
Debussy? Oui, très bon!
Is the court your concert hall
Does your music serve the queen?
Are we too large an audience
A frightful change of scene?
Shy, bashful violinist
O, fiddler with a doubt
Pray to St. Cecelia
And let the notes come out.
We promise we will listen
With generous mind and heart
We’ll praise your deft cadenzas
And celebrate your art!
So, channel Paganini
And let your spirit fly!
We’ll shower you with roses
Your name we'll loudly cry!
***
Theo J. van Joolen©2011
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Inspired by the art of Daniel Merriam
The Jealous Violin (Unframed)
Graphite on cotton rag
$3400
Animazing Gallery [SOHO, NYC]
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Antonion Stradivari: (1644 – December 18, 1737) was an Italian luthier, a crafter of stringed instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas, and harps. Stradivari is generally considered the most significant artisan in this field. [Wikipedia]
Louis Guersan : A Parisian violin maker circa 1730-69. One of the best in France. Great experimentalist.
Online Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
http://www.musicforstrings.com/dictionary_of_violin_makers.html
What caution do you show
Your lips are all aquiver
As you grip your timid bow
Your instrument is glorious
Is it rare perchance?
A precious Stradivari
Louis Guersan of France?
Such mystery is hiding
In your piercing, doubtful eyes
You certainly don’t fear us
Your musical allies?
There is no need to hesitate
Your craft we do adore
Please play a tuneful melody
And share what’s on your score.
Some Mendelssohn or Mozart?
Brahms would be so nice
Perhaps a simple country tune
Warm up and break the ice.
Does Baroque befit your style
Vivaldi, Bach, Rameau?
Pergolesi, Telemann
Does Corelli make you glow?
Are you feeling modern
Third concerto by Saint-Saëns?
Bruch would be most welcome
Debussy? Oui, très bon!
Is the court your concert hall
Does your music serve the queen?
Are we too large an audience
A frightful change of scene?
Shy, bashful violinist
O, fiddler with a doubt
Pray to St. Cecelia
And let the notes come out.
We promise we will listen
With generous mind and heart
We’ll praise your deft cadenzas
And celebrate your art!
So, channel Paganini
And let your spirit fly!
We’ll shower you with roses
Your name we'll loudly cry!
***
Theo J. van Joolen©2011
***
Inspired by the art of Daniel Merriam
The Jealous Violin (Unframed)
Graphite on cotton rag
$3400
Animazing Gallery [SOHO, NYC]
***
Antonion Stradivari: (1644 – December 18, 1737) was an Italian luthier, a crafter of stringed instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas, and harps. Stradivari is generally considered the most significant artisan in this field. [Wikipedia]
Louis Guersan : A Parisian violin maker circa 1730-69. One of the best in France. Great experimentalist.
Online Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
http://www.musicforstrings.com/dictionary_of_violin_makers.html
Portrait of Antonio Stradivari by Alton S. Tobey