IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This violin was made by Nicolo ...

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A short story collection by Lucy Caldwell, historical fiction inspired by true 17th-century events, dystopian fiction on a ...

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The 2026 competitors in New Zealand’s coveted Michael Hill International Violin Competition have been announced today. The 16 quarter-finalists, who will be flown to New Zealand in May, are below, ...

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