A US violinist gives his Strad to Belgium
NewsThen enterprising soloist Charles Castleman has entrusted his 1707 ‘Marquis de Champeaux’ Stradivarius violin to the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Brussels.
Castleman came fifth in the Queen Elisabeth competition in 1963 and has maintained a bond with the Belgians ever since. His Strad will be played first by Castleman’s ex-student Miclen E. LaiPang until 2027.
Castleman, 83, gave a masterclass at the chapel this week.
Charlie is a prince—and a fantastic musician. What a generous act. Bravo.