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12th November 2012
Brompton’s inaugural recital a complete success
Brompton’s Auctioneers’ first recital, featuring the Heath Quartet, attracted over 300 people to the intimate confines of Sir Michael Faraday’s famous theatre at The Royal Institution, “a superbly intimate setting for a string quartet.” (Gramophone)
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12th October 2012
Brompton’s Asia – Official Launch
Brompton's will be hosting a glittering reception at the British Embassy in Seoul to celebrate the official launch of Brompton's Asia. The British Ambassador will make a speech welcoming our guests, which will include the cream of Seoul musical society. Peter Horner and Rebecca Titcombe will be representing Brompton's
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11th October 2012
Brompton’s presents the Heath Quartet in Faraday’s famous theatre at The Royal Institution
Brompton’s, Europe’s leading auctioneers for musical instruments, presents the Heath Quartet in Faraday’s famous theatre at The Royal Institution in a recital showcasing the best of young British talent.
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11th October 2012
Sacconi Medals Saved
Brompton's is delighted and relieved to announce the acquisition of the medals given to Fernando Simon Sacconi. These important and historical solid gold and silver medals were almost melted down for the value of the precious a metal - luckily the owner decided to contact Brompton's before he went ahead with this option.
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10th July 2012
National Children’s Orchestra Annual Bursary
Brompton's is delighted to announce it will be funding an annual bursary for the National Children's Orchestra, and looks forward to helping this fantastic organisation for many years to come. In addition to the Bursary, Brompton's is donating a fine English half size cello to the NCO
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21st June 2012
Fitzwilliam String Quartet to Perform at Wigmore Hall
One of our favourite quartets, The Fitzwilliam, will be performing at Wigmore Hall on Tuesday 24th July 2012, 7.30pm. Please visit www.wigmore-hall.org.uk to book a ticket for what promises to be a fabulous evening
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12th June 2012
The story behind the instrument: Viola by P.J. Mantegazza
Read the story behind the instrument. How the Mantegazza Viola came to be consigned to Brompton's June sale
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24th May 2012
Visit to Korea excites Brompton’s specialists
Another thread to weave into the already complicated and colourful texture of the impending June sale, is Brompton’s first trip to Korea. Seemingly I have organised the timing of this exciting event to maximize the amount of work the Brompton’s
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23rd May 2012
The build up to deadline day
As usual, when the deadline approaches to send our catalogue to the printers, time takes on a different quality - it evaporates. Days telescope and seem to pass in a flash, and the enormous mound of work still seems untouched (though the staff at Brompton's would strongly disagree)
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23rd April 2012
Brompton’s is delighted to welcome Eckhard Kropfreiter as a consultant
Eckhard’s many years of experience, both as a respected expert, and as a restorer of some of the worlds finest instruments, brings an added balance and depth to our strong team.
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10th September 2011
Brompton’s features in Classical Music Magazine
View extracts from Brompton's feature in Classical Music Magazine...
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