CELLO FOR CHARITY
The Cello for Charity project wishes to express its support and to contribute mainly to Performers of classical music who are suffering greatly from this corona crisis. They do not need charity, but just support in their lives as independent musicians. Charity, to be understood as solidarity, is what we are asking of those who are suffering less from this crisis.
During the quiet corona period in 2020, Joris WOUTERS built a brand new cello. On February 18th at 6pm the instrument will be auctioned, together with various other art pieces and concerts. The proceeds will go to ArtistsUnited vzw to support musicians that were affected by the Covid-19 measures and also to a music academy in Mosoul (Iraq).
(foto: Joris Wouters)
The cello is built with classic woods such as Bohemian maple, pine, ebony and tuning pegs in rosewood. Somewhere hidden is a small piece of golden rain from the builder's garden.
The model used for the cello is derived from a drawing of Simone Sacconi (1895–1973), who in turn based himself on Stradivari patterns.
‘It's perhaps curious that the instrument will be sold at a public auction. But whoever buys the cello invests in a better world. I hope the cello ends up with a musician who can make the instrument sing and make the world sound a little better. I will sleep easier when that happens'. (Joris Wouters)
More information about this cello can be found on the website of Joris.
Rudi VRANCKX visited Joris' studio and made this video.
(photo Beluga)
Ambassador and famous cellist Roel DIELTIENS:
'Violin makers regularly come to my house to ask for my opinion on their instruments. It goes without saying that all those luthiers differ in quality. That is why I am so pleased that Joris Wouters is now donating a cello to Cello for Charity, because he simply is one of the very best that I have met worldwide.'
Mischa MAISKY played the cello:
‘I have to admit, the instrument is easier to play than mine (…). She is also so different: light colour (due to the varnish) and a true ‘tenore’ (with a clear higher range). I can only say bravo: bravo!’
Listen in this video.
BENEFIT AUCTION
February 18th at 6pm
Together with the queen's piece, the 'Cello' by Joris Wouters, some 50 music-related works of art will be auctioned. Concerts with cellists Amy Norrington (solo, duo, trio) and Paul Heyman (solo, duo, trio) will also be offered by auction.
An online catalogue will be available from January 29th.
(photo: © Adriaan Van Leuven)
VIEWING DAYS
8/02 – 14/02 (10am-6pm) (by appointment only)
If you like to hear or play the cello in the presence of a professional musician, you can make a reservation between 14/12 and14/02 via ilse@bernaerts.be.
CHARITY CONCERT POSTPONED
‘Bach to comfort us’
Musicians:
Roel Dieltiens, cello (cello for charity, Joris Wouters)
Jan Sciffer, cello
Shuya Tanaka and friends, cello
Programme:
J.S. Bach, Suite for cello solo, played on the cello for charity of Joris Wouters
Jan Sciffer, Easter 2020 for 7 cello’s (dedicated to the cello for charity and Joris Wouters)
Eugène Ysaye, Sonate for cello solo opus 28
Shuya Tanaka, Ritual for peace
Bob Marley/arr. Roel Dieltiens, No Woman, No Cry
Tickets: €25
Reservation required via ilse@bernaerts.be
To give even more people the opportunity to express their solidarity for this project, you can find more options here and in this document.
Free donations can be made on the account number of Cello For Charity BE97 0689 3892 3449.
THANKS TO:
Joris Wouters
Frans Stas
Roel Dieltiens, Marjolein Dieltiens, Ilse Machielsen, Mischa Maisky, Jan Sciffer
Rudi Vranckx (Canvas), Marc De Visscher (Canvas), Liesbet Vereertbrugghen (Klara)
Peter Bernaerts and Ilse Aerts (Bernaerts Auctioneers)
Jan Beddegenoodts, Adriaan Van Leuven, Eric Van Leuven
Sabam For Culture
ArtistUnited vzw and Servaas Lecompte
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