Emily Sun loaned ‘The Adelaide’ Guadagnini violin

Violinist Emily Sun has been loaned a Guadagnini violin known as “The Adelaide”, which was crafted in Milan in 1753-57. 

From the Strad: “Currently held in trust by UKARIA, the instrument was purchased by the people of South Australia in 1955 and is today valued at over $1 million. It has previously been played by an illustrious list of Australian violinists with a connection to South Australia, including Carmel Hakendorf, William Hennessy, Jane Peters, Sophie Rowell, Paul Wright and Natsuko Yoshimoto. UKARIA CEO Alison Beare formally handed over the instrument to Emily Sun on Saturday 18 November.”