We are thrilled to announce Simply for Strings as Gold Sponsor of our Orchestra Section.
Simply for Strings is a specialist violin retailer supplying only the highest quality instruments & accessories at affordable prices. Located in Red Hill, Brisbane, the boutique store was formed in 2005 after both directors saw a need in the market for a mobile string instrument specialist.
Schools and private studio teachers were the Australian retailer’s original customers however, after an exponential client increase their flagship store was opened in 2007 at Red Hill to serve schools, teachers and the public.
Formerly a Presbyterian church built in 1885, Simply for Strings is a unique establishment becoming a ‘destination store’ for customers and locals. With their high-quality customer service and passion for everything strings, it’s easy to understand why Simply for Strings are the industry leaders in both professionalism and product knowledge.
A Tour of Simply for Strings:
The entrance is via blue-trimmed arched doors and in the front room violins cover the left wall. A quick glimpse to the back of the room makes visitors hurry through the hallway to see what awaits them. A grand room with high ceilings is filled with cellos, violas, double basses and violins, and a piano waits patiently and authoritatively in the corner.
A luscious deep-brown leather couches make this space seem unhurried and welcoming and are complemented by plush pillows – making you want to spend the rest of the day curled up listening to Mozart and Beethoven. In a corner, a library of musical scores begs to be played with passion and sincerity. The sheet music can be viewed and studied on a large wooden table, hand-made from Tasmanian Blackwood tree that the owners salvaged after it was stuck by lightning.
The stage area looks out through wide open-glass windows as high as the ceilings, over Brisbane’s treasured inner suburbs, allowing for an expanse of natural light to illuminate the interior and bounce off the crisp white walls.
It’s easy to imagine this space being momentarily converted into an art gallery and concert room, and filled with the melodic sounds of strings ensembles. Guests would mingle as the sun goes down – with drinks and fresh canapes in hand – trying not to make too much noise with each step on the shiny wooden floorboards, for fear of meddling with the harmonious sounds of stringed instruments.
(Originally published by The Weekend Edition).
With an incredible boutique store located in Brisbane’s inner suburbs and a wealth of product knowledge, we are delighted to be partnering with Simply for Strings for our inaugural Festival.
Want to learn more?
Website: simplyforstrings.com.au
Facebook: facebook.com/simplyforstrings