From 4 to 6 December, Ning Feng was Artist in Residence at Casa Stradivari for the first time. He is the winner of the First Prize at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition (New Zealand, 2005) and, in 2006, of the First Prize at the International Paganini Competition

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On this occasion, the 1710 Stradivari “Vieuxtemps Hauser” returned to Cremona and entered Casa Stradivari for the first time - the historic place where Antonio Stradivari lived and worked - marking a moment of great symbolic and cultural significance.

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During his residency, Ning Feng devoted himself to teaching and dialogue, engaging both with the young luthiers of Casa Stradivari and with the wider Cremonese luthier community.

The masterclasses, held on 4 and 5 December, offered in-depth technical and musical insight, while the meeting with luthiers on 6 December fostered a direct exchange between performer and makers, including moments of playing and listening to the violins.