Crocus City Hall welcomes Vanessa-Mae again!

Vanessa-Mae will play at Crocus City Hall in Moscow

Vanessa will visit Moscow and perform at Crocus City Hall! If you live in Moscow, then I have great news for you!  Vanessa-Mae will be making a visit on March 7, 2018 at Crocus City Hall.  She has performed there annually for years.  If you live anywhere close by, consider yourself lucky!!  If you missed… Continue reading Crocus City Hall welcomes Vanessa-Mae again!

Vanessa-Mae calls her Guadagnini violin “Gizmo”. Why is that?

Vanessa sits with her prized Guadagnini violin nicknamed "Gizmo"

Gizmo? You mean that cute thing from the movie ‘Gremlins’? While I could see Vanessa-Mae owning such a cute animal, the answer is ‘no’.  “Gizmo” is the affectionate name she has given her violin, which was made by GIOVANNI BATTISTA GUADAGNINI in 1761.  Why?  Before we proceed, we should explore the wondrous instrument known as… Continue reading Vanessa-Mae calls her Guadagnini violin “Gizmo”. Why is that?