violin

In 2009, Frits Schutte of the Musical Instrument Fund was approached by a man who had previously demonstrated his deep commitment to the Musical Instrument Fund on several occasions. He explained that a former colleague of his, due to serious health problems, had been unable to play the violin himself for several years. The beautiful and valuable violin lay unused in a case, and this weighed heavily on the heart of the man’s wife. The man who called us had spoken with her and suggested the possibility of lending the violin to the Musical Instrument Fund, so that it could at least be played again. She thought that was a very good idea, and Frits Schutte was invited to visit the family’s home to meet them and examine the violin. It was a special encounter that left everyone feeling very positive. The loan became a reality. Everyone involved (the family and the friend) remains deeply invested in the violin’s fate, even now that its original player has passed away. Eduardo Paredes Crespo was the first player; Tijmen Huisingh succeeded him. Since 2016, Eva van Haaften has been the fortunate player of the Parisian violin.