Classical Violin Technique Film Series

Based on the book by Prof. Michael Frischenschlager, 'Classical Violin Technique' is a 20 episode film series demonstrating select fundamentals of violin playing. It will be released June 2021 on YouTube, accessible to all and free of charge. Performed by young virtuosos, the episodes explain select aspects in violin technique through carefully chosen demonstrations, musical examples, etudes and helpful teaching tips.

A Paganini rendition of 'Happy Birthday' performed by Carnegie Hall soloist and teenage virtuoso Rino Yoshimoto.

Performed from her home in Vienna, this is the perfect birthday greeting for any classical music lover.

Sent as a video over Email or WhatsApp.

Mini Christmas concert video.

In this very different year, Christina Duncan and Rino Yoshimoto bring a little Christmas concert to you!

They perform three traditional Austrian carols from Yoshimoto's home in Vienna. This is a lovely holiday greeting to send your friends.

Sent as a video over Email or WhatsApp.

A candid photo taken during the film production in Schönbrunn Palace. This signed copy will be an excellent addition to your teaching studio or photo album!

Photographer Kenneth Edwards has a powerful ability to share classical music outside of concert halls. He made headlines for his series photographing ballet dancers in the urban streets of New York City. Parallel to photography is his also a professional tenor.

Photo size: 13x18cm
Signed with silver pen, sent by mail.

Selected from the only ever professional photoshoot of Prof. Frischenschlager. This signed copy will be an excellent addition for your teaching studio or photo album!

Photographer Milagro Elstak is an avid classical music supporter. He has captured artists such as Diana Damrau and Lang Lang, working regularly with the Concertgebouw Orchestra. Portraying rare stories is a signature of Elstak's work.

Photosize 13x18cm
Signed with silver pen, sent by mail.

Read the essay that inspired the International Fritz Kreisler Competition.

In this engaging profile Prof. Frischenschlager shares the incredible life of Austrian violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler. The essay highlights Kreisler's musical career, peer reviews and incredible philanthropy.

Typed with a type writer on thick paper. The ten page essay will be signed and sent by mail.

Support the filming of the documentary Interviews!

1. Read the upcoming profile on Prof. Michael Frischenschlager written by Musicologist Rudolf Aigmüller.
2. Photograph of Prof. Frischenschlager.
3. Violin case sticker, waterproof

Rudolf Aigmüller is an Austrian musicologist and manager. His specializes in 17th-19th century music with a focus on the Habsburg Court in Vienna. As a manager he has worked for institutions such as Grafenegg Festival and Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival.

Suite over a German Folksong for solo violin. Op. 26

This late romantic solo sonata was written by Prof. Friedrich Frishenschlager and dedicated to his son Michael.

Born in 1885, Austrian composer Friedrich Frischenschlager studied composition with Engelbert Humperdinck in Berlin. His orchestral works were premiered by F.v. Weingartner and W. Furtwängler.
He was a professor for composition at the Mozarteum,

Each limited edition copy will be hand numbered, and sent by mail

Study the repertoire of your choice with Prof. Mario Hossen. Support the legacy of Prof. Frischenschlager and receive a violin lesson with his former student Mario Hossen.

A soloist of international acclaim, Mario Hossen has performed with orchestras such as the Academy of St. Martin in the Field. A Paganini expert, his historical-critical editions are released by publishing house Doblinger.

https://www.mariohossen.com/bio
The lesson is one hour on Zoom, during February 2021

Study the repertoire of your choice!
Support the legacy of Prof. Frischenschlager and receive a violin lesson from his former student Prof. Mauro Iurato.

Renown for his pedagogical intuition Prof. lurato has won numerous "Excellent Teacher Awards" across Japan and Europe. Prof. lurato is an accomplished concert artist and has been the guest concertmaster of leading Japanese orchestras.

The lesson is one hour on Zoom. Unless the student is in Japan and corona regulations allow.

Study orchestral excerpts or the violin repertoire of your choice with Ekaterina Frolova.

Support the legacy of Prof. Frischenschlager and receive a violin lesson with his former student Ekaterina Frolova.

As a soloist Ms. Frolova has performed with orchestras across Europe and Asian. She records under the Naxos label. Currently she is a member of the Vienna Philharmonic.

The lesson is one hour on Zoom. Unless the student is in Vienna and corona regulations allow.

Invite a violin soloist to perform the most beautiful and virtuosic repertoire. Surprise your guests with this elegant 50 minute concert. The soloist will be an international competition winner chosen from Prof. Frischenschlager's class.

Location: Vienna
Additional travel costs will occur when the concert is not in Vienna.

Contact Christina Duncan for more details.

Invite a solo violinist and piano duo to perform the most beautiful and virtuosic repertoire. Surprise your guests with this elegant 50 minute concert. An excellent addition to a business party, ceremony or public event.
The soloist will be an international competition winner chosen from Prof. Frischenschlager's class.

Location: Vienna
Additional travel costs will occur when the concert is not in Vienna.

Contact Christina Duncan for more details.