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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Warming up backstage on Tuesday night at The Pyramids Echo Festival, Giza - probably the most spectacular concert venue in the world.

Violinist in black concert tailcoat playing in the desert with the Great Pyramids of Giza in the the background. The sky is darkening and the lights of distant Cairo illuminate the horizon.

The distant, floodlit Great Pyramids of Giza on a clear evening, framed by the lighting rigging of the concert stage,

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

🎻🎻 Join Yuri Zhislin and me on September 5, 6 and 7 in Daylesford, Melbourne and Bendigo for duo masterworks! 🎻🎻 Music by Mozart, Martinu, Halvorsen, Gliere, Prokofiev and Bartok Here’s a moment from our Prokofiev Sonata rehearsal in London Tickets: linktr.ee/savagezhislin Details below 👇

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Happy birthday to violinist/violist, Yuri Zhislin! Here’s Yuri playing Bartok’s first violin concerto in a stunning live recording Hear more Bartok when I join Yuri for duo concerts in Australia on Sep 5, 6 & 7 Tickets: linktr.ee/savagezhislin More details👇 youtu.be/w99_uKZQPqE?...

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Yuri Zhislin plays 2nd movement of the Bartok Violin Concerto No.1

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

If you’re in Victoria, Australia in September, come and join us! Friday Sep 5, Christ Church Daylesford, 6pm Saturday Sep 6, Tempo Rubato, Melbourne, 8 pm @temporubatotokyo.bsky.social Sunday Sep 7, Langley Estate, Bendigo, 3 pm

Pics of violinists Patrick Savage and Yuri Zhislin in the style of the Simpsons, with title, Savage vs Zhislin

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Out today on all streaming platforms Listen here: lnk.to/PatrickSavag...

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The finale from Halvorsen’s “Sarabande con Variazioni” Here’s a link to hear the whole thing: open.spotify.com/album/0He24o... Or watch the full video: youtu.be/qhYyNnhXQXk?... #violin #cello #PatrickSavage #RachaelLander

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Vale the great, great Alf Clausen. So much joy and light in your music. Such effortless mastery and such exquisite lightness of touch. I’ll be listening to “Swing Can Really Hang You Up The Most” on a loop in your honour. You’ll always be a hero to me

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Recording Saint-Saëns in Melbourne today

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Origins of Creativity Podcast @originsofcreativitypodcast.com · 25/03/2025

Listen to Episode 2 with professional Violinist/Film Composer, @patricksavage.bsky.social, as we discuss the impact of professionalism on creativity and the importance of collaboration and trust in the creative process! www.originsofcreativitypodcast.com/e/navigate-c...

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Woohoo for Abruptio! Stream the hell out of it if it’s available in your country

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

If you want to connect to violinists on Bluesky, I’ve put together this list of hundreds and hundreds of them If you prefer them organised into starter packs, get to my profile page and you’ll find five starter packs there bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Charles Brooks Photographer @charlesbrooks.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I just found out you can post videos to Bluesky… so here are the insides of some instruments! #martin #guitar #piano #pipeorgan #cello All from my Architecture In Music series. Full gallery and prints at www.architectureinmusic.com

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Charles Brooks Photographer @charlesbrooks.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Me & my #prints #photography from my Architecture In Music series, which explores the inside of rare instruments using specially adapted medical probe lenses. These are available to order at www.architectureinmusic.com #classicalmusic #cello #piano #clarinet #violin #pipeorgan

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Great to see ABRUPTIO recommended in the New York Times Starring James Marsters, Jordan Peele, Hana Mae Lee, Michael Englund Director Evan Marlowe, music by Holeg Spies and me (as @savageandspies.bsky.social )

Screenshot from New York Times article recommending horror films to stream now, featuring a moodily-lit shot from the film, Abruptio, featuring the face of the lead puppet character

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

This is some of Franz Waxman’s loveliest but least known music It was a gift for Jascha Heifetz, though I don’t believe he played it in public “Good Morning” from Waxman’s suite, Scenes of Childhood Piano - Martin Cousin Violin - me Quartz Music Ltd open.spotify.com/track/51QJ09...

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Four Scenes of Childhood: I. Good Morning

Franz Waxman, Patrick Savage, Martin Cousin · The Golden Age of Hollywood · Song · 2024

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hugillr.bsky.social @hugillr.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

We Are! Concert in support of Ukraine from Roman Mints, Another Orchestra & guests in music by Malcolm Arnold & Ukrainian composers at St John's Waterloo. My preview: www.planethugill.com/2025/01/we-a...

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We Are! In support of Ukraine

Violinist Roman Mints is the artistic director of WE ARE! Concert in Support of Ukraine, a night of music and solidarity to support Ukraine on Sunday

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Currently sorting a shoebox full of foreign coins to avoid practicing the violin

Cardboard box containing a random assortment of coins on the left and organised groups of coins on the right

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Join us on Sunday at St John’s Church, Waterloo, for “We Are” - a concert of in aid of Ukraine, with proceeds going to fund ambulances and generators There’s an outstanding lineup of soloists and a stunning program of Ukrainian and British music. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-are-con...

Concert poster showing a line of musicians in performance

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Last night of guest-leading at Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, at Sadler’s Wells. Thanks for having me, lovely band xo

Evening selfie wearing a grey woollen hat and grey coat in front of an illuminated Swan Lake poster

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

For string players of any level, this is the book to read, imho #RobertGerle #TheArtOfPractisingTheViolin

Book cover of ‘The Art of Practising the Violin’, written by Robert Gerle. White title text superimposed over abstract graphic composed of coloured violin-shaped silhouettes

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Justin🦩Boldaji @justinboldaji.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Ebert’s Mulholland Drive review is one of my favorite reviews he did

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

A week of recording in Studio 2 at Abbey Road and an impressive accumulation of international confectionary. So far the winners have been the Allen’s Party Mix from Australia and the Yekta mango strips. Special mention to the v interesting Dutch Dropfruit Duos

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Five starter packs of Bluesky violinists now 🎻🎶 Find them below 👇 Bluesky Violinists - starter packs I go.bsky.app/3EnuW3j

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Post-Swan Lake whisky Third time tonight leading the brilliant musicians of the ballet orchestra for Matthew Bourne’s production of #SwanLake at Sadler’s Wells, and third time playing those monumental violin solos. It’s a total privilege being there but it’s a lot of notes A drink is in order

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marie connelly @eyemadequiet.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Heartily endorse. I learned to ride a bike at 30 and have been taking violin lessons for about a year now. You can do the thing!

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Perry Montague-Mason was a legend of the session world. It’s hard to believe he’s passed on - just months after leading the sessions for Gladiator II His wonderful violin playing will be preserved in so many iconic scores, but he’s irreplaceable Listen to his Meditation: youtu.be/aUeIZInBThc?...

Close up on Perry Montague-Mason playing the violin in a recording studio

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Passacaglia - Handel/Halvorsen (full video) Patrick Savage - violin Rachael Lander - cello Filmmaker - Ryan Watson Music producer/engineer - Adaq Khan St Anne’s Church, Wandsworth in London, July 8 2024 youtube.com/watch?v=FY45...

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Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada @orchestrascanada.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

New listings: National Audition: • Concertmaster, PEI Symphony Orchestra • Assistant Concertmaster, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra • Section Viola, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra oc.ca/en/job-board/ Vous pouvez vous inscrire à notre infolettre d'avis de postes ici/Sign up for our jobs newsletter here:

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Job Board - Orchestras Canada/Orchestres Canada

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Four starter packs of Bluesky violinists now 🎻🎶 Find them below 👇

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

My list of Bluesky pro and amateur violinists is now also a starter pack, so you should be able to follow all accounts in one click If anyone finds themselves on this list and wants to be removed, just let me know. go.bsky.app/3EnuW3j

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A Blue View @ablueview.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Cartoonist Quits WaPo Over Censorship #ABlueView Ann Telnaes: "I will not stop holding truth to power through my cartooning, because as they say, “Democracy dies in darkness” tinyurl.com/ycx4ntrr Pls share this, in the hopes it'll reach a larger audience than if the WaPo had run it!

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Patrick Savage @patricksavage.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

This is Robert Russell Bennett’s exquisitely beautiful, “Harold and Betty Close Their Eyes” for violin and piano This ought to be an absolute staple encore piece open.spotify.com/track/33W3Ls...

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Hexapoda: No. 3, Betty and Harold Close Their Eyes

Robert Russell Bennett, Patrick Savage, Martin Cousin · The Golden Age of Hollywood · Song · 2024

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Bogey @oneyebogey.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Bringing this energy into the new year.

Moon knight descending a stairwell in a castle searching for Dracula to get the $50 he is owed.

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Emily E Hogstad @song-of-lark.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Lol that 17-year-old Henryk Wieniawski had a total meltdown seeing a girl (Wilhelmina Norman-Neruda) doing his job as well as him I'm just imagining her learning one of his polonaises or concertos and thinking "I remember this prick" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilma_N...

Neruda was a first-rate soloist, and her performances were met with considerable critical acclaim. While touring as a soloist in Russia, the 14-year-old Neruda performed at the same concert as a 17-year-old Henryk Wieniawski in Moscow. Neruda was given a bouquet from Henri Vieuxtemps, and the audience gave her an enthusiastic ovation. Wieniawski became jealous and attempted to come back onstage to prove he was the superior violinist, but was restrained by some individuals, including a Russian general. Wieniawski prodded the general with his bow to move out of his way, a serious affront that led to Wieniawski's immediate dismissal from Moscow. Such a disrespectful act to a high-ranking military individual could have brought a far worse punishment. Nevertheless, Neruda regularly performed works by Wieniawski throughout her career.

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mindflakes @mindflakes.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Do one thing every day that burns down your neighbour's garden shed

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melomys @melomys.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Not that Google was ever good, but this cartoon is a good summary of now.

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Claire Lamman @clairelamman.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

My gingerbread for this year. Merry Christmas and happy Voyages to all!!

A detailed gingerbread model of a Voyager spacecraft. A tiny golden record gleams on its side.

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