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Vieuxtemps Project
Geoffrey Fushi of Bein & Fushi Rare Violins recently invited an international team of experts to study what is considered by many to be one of the world’s greatest violins, the 1741 “Vieuxtemps” Guarneri del Gesu. In addition, a 1707 Stradivari, a 1742 Guarneri, and a 1752 J.B. Guadagnini were also studied. The project included CT scans, acoustic radiation, modal analysis, binaural recordings, as well as research into what accounts for instrument projection. The link above contains more details about the project and photos of the process.

Modern Composers
A listing of modern string composers compiled from various sources. We are strong proponents of modern music and everything that it has to offer the 21st century. If you have any suggestions for additions to this page, please let us know through the contact page of the site.

Violin Slideshows
Two new photo galleries. Slideshow A features a few Bormans owned by well-known soloists. Slideshow B showcases some of Terry's other instruments.
Slideshow A  Slideshow B

2009-2010 Newsletter
A wrap of of the past year at Borman Violins

Recordings
We are often asked for samples of music performed on Borman Instruments.
Here, we have compiled a page of samples for your listening pleasure.

Science versus the Stradivarius
BBC Radio 4 Broadcast, October 2009
Interview with Terry Borman, Colin Gough, Tasmin Little, Brian Moore,
Joseph Nagyvary, George Stoppani

2009 Research Trip
In January 2009, my research partner and I scanned an additional 17 instruments at the Leiden University Medical Center in Leiden, Netherlands. I was also able to complete a comprehensive study of a 1743 Guarneri del Gesu. We hope to publish our findings soon. In the meantime, I have composed a short narrative of the trip along with photographs of the scanning process.

Modal Animations
Modal analysis studies the dynamic properties/structural characteristics
of a mechanical structure under dynamic excitation.
This page shows animations of some modern instruments,
a 1714 Strad, and a 1715 Strad.

Violin Making Workbook
Our popular violinmaking workbook has been re-vamped and updated.