Mr. Laubach prepared a gift for each of the participants in the first round. The violin kit includes first-class rosin with gold particles, a silk protective violin case, a polish, a string instrument cleaner, and a branded magnet pencil that can easily be attached to a music desk.
He personally handed out the gifts at the end of the 1st round.
He personally handed out the gifts at the end of the 1st round.
Before that, at the Opening Ceremony, the violin master handed Stefania Pospekhina, the soloist, the violin he had made himself. In 2023, she became the youngest finalist in the history of the Viktor Tretyakov International Violin Competition, winning 2nd prize.
The master was so captivated by the girl's performance and creativity that he decided to give the young musician a handmade violin combining the brilliant sound of old Italian instruments with German craftsmanship.
He presented the gift right on stage.
The master was so captivated by the girl's performance and creativity that he decided to give the young musician a handmade violin combining the brilliant sound of old Italian instruments with German craftsmanship.
He presented the gift right on stage.
There is one more instrument waiting for its owner, which the master brought from Germany.
Igor Laubach has set up a special prize for one of the contestants. The winner, chosen by the master himself, will receive a custom-made copy of an Antonio Stradivarius violin from the LAUBACH workshop in Germany.
The names of the winners will be announced at the Closing Ceremony on October 1.
Igor Laubach has set up a special prize for one of the contestants. The winner, chosen by the master himself, will receive a custom-made copy of an Antonio Stradivarius violin from the LAUBACH workshop in Germany.
The names of the winners will be announced at the Closing Ceremony on October 1.