An Evening with Stradivarius 

                                                                                6:30-8:00 pm, Wednesday , August 23

                                                                  Co-hosted by Yale Center Beijing and Yale Club of Beijing

We invite you to come hear, see and learn about rare violins. Throughout history, rare violins from renowned makers have not declined in value, and have reliable valuation records that in some cases go back hundreds of years. They are works of art on par with paintings by Picasso and Van Gogh, both in market and artistic value - one of the most expensive recorded sales in recent years was a 273-year-old violin by the Cremonese master Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarneri ‘del Gesu’, known as the “ex-Vieuxtemps,” which sold in excess of 16 Million USD. While significant financial acquisitions, these instruments are also tools that are cherished by artists around the globe for their unique sound, and are regularly heard in the world’s great concert halls.

We will discuss the history of rare and antique string instruments, how to appreciate them as works of art, as tools, and also as reliable financial investments, and much more in this event. There will also be time to enjoy the exquisite sound quality of these fine instruments.

Date: Wednesday, Aug 23rd

Time: 

 6:30~7:00 pm  Registration

 7:00~8:00pm  Remarks and Q&A

Venue: Yale Center Beijing, 36F, Tower B, IFC Building, 8 Jianguomenwai Avenue http://map.baidu.com/?shareurl=1&poiShareUid=520ec2b99a6b6484921fc9b5&cityCode=131&tn=B_NORMAL_MAP

Sign-up：https://yoopay.cn/event/81357782

Eligibility: This event is open to all. 

Language:  English

Costs:  On-line: RMB80 for regular admission or RMB20 for Yale undergraduate college graduates. Walk-ins: RMB100. 

The Speaker/特邀嘉宾

Colin Maki is an expert in the field of rare instruments with almost 15 years of experience. Prior to operating an independent consultancy based in New York City, he served as Sales Manager for the firm of Carl Becker and Son in Chicago and as Senior Specialist for Tarisio Auctions. Colin will also bring several fine examples of rare and valuable instruments to display, including an instrument by Antonio Stradivari.

Colin Maki是稀有乐器领域的专家，有着15年的丰富从业经验，目前他在纽约经营一家独立的咨询机构。他曾在芝加哥贝克父子提琴担任销售经理，后在Tarisio拍卖行任高级专家。此次活动他将带来几把稀有名贵的乐器到现场展示，包括一件由意大利提琴制作大师安东尼奥·斯特拉迪瓦里（1644-1737）亲手制作的乐器。

The Host/主持人

Shawn Moore, (Yale School of Music 13’)

Violinist, Musician in Residence for the Yale Club of Beijing

Shawn Moore is an American violinist, currently teaching and performing in China, the US and other locations throughout the world. He is the Musician in Residence at The Affiliated High School of Peking University, a visiting professor at the Nanjing School of the Arts, and Musician in Residence for the Yale Club of Beijing. While pursuing his career as a musician, Shawn also concurrently works for Bard College, covering East/Central Asia as an admissions officer and representative for institutional relations. He has been based in Beijing since the fall of 2014. Shawn is passionate about languages and communication in general – be it musical, linguistic or otherwise. He is a graduate of Bard College and Yale University.

小提琴演奏家莫灵风（Shawn Moore）来自美国芝加哥。本科毕业于巴德学院小提琴专业和东亚学专业，硕士毕业于耶鲁大学小提琴专业。他一直活跃于世界各地的音乐舞台，现担任巴德学院驻亚地区招生官、北京大学附属中学特聘驻校音乐家、南京艺术学院客座教授及耶鲁北京校友会音乐总监。除了音乐之外莫灵风也热爱世界各国的不同文化，擅长以多种方式与他人沟通。自2014年起定居于北京。