Friday, January 25, 2013

A Late Quartet DVD Giveaway



THE WORLD’S MOST PRICELESS INSTRUMENTS




Debuting on Blu-ray and DVD Feb. 5

Classical musicians, like those portrayed in A Late Quartet, often have incredibly expensive or priceless instruments. In this feature, we will highlight some of the world's most priceless instruments, including the "Lady Tennant" violin and Eric Clapton's "Blackie" guitar. 

Academy Award® Winners Christopher Walken and Philip Seymour Hoffman strike all the right chords in A Late Quartet with Academy Award® Nominee Catherine Keener and Mark Ivanir. They provide us with a powerful story that blends raw emotion with fiery passion to form an unforgettable cinematic masterpiece. After 25 years together, the members of a world-renowned string quartet learn that their beloved cellist (Walken) may soon be forced to retire. But the news stirs up equally painful challenges when competing egos, harbored resentment, and irrepressible lust threaten to derail the group as they struggle to maintain harmony in their music — and their lives.


Eric Clapton's ‘Blackie’ guitar
In the 1970s, Eric Clapton bought three different Fender Stratocasters and pieced them together to form the guitar he named ‘Blackie’. This guitar was recently sold at auction for $959,500 and is one of the most famous guitars in the world. It was surpassed as the most expensive guitar however, when another Fender Stratocaster, signed by guitar legends such as Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Ray Davis, Keith Richards, Brian May and Ronnie Wood was sold at auction for $3.7 million to help the victims of the Indian Ocean Tsunami.

The ‘Lady Tennant’ and ‘The Hammer’ Stradivarius violins
Antonio Stradivari, the most famous violin maker, or luthier, created over 1000 violins before his death in 1737. Just one of these violins, the ‘Lady Tennant’ Stradivarius, was sold at auction for $2.03 million in 2005, making it the most expensive musical instrument in the world. However, in 2006 another Stradivarius violin, known as ‘The Hammer’ was sold for $3.5 million to an anonymous buyer at Christies, New York. This took the place of the ‘Lady Tennant’ as the world’s most expensive violin. Although other violins have been put up for sale at higher prices, this violin remains the most expensive one sold to date.

John Lennon’s Steinway piano
The Steinway Model Z piano which was used by John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono in the video for ‘Imagine’ was sold to George Michael for $2.08 million. Still bearing Lennon’s cigarette burns, this was his own piano, which he used to compose and record many of his hits as a soloist, and for the Beatles.

Keith Moon’s Drum Kit
The Who were famous for smashing up most of their kit after each gig, so it is a miracle that any instrument of theirs survives. However, in 2004 five pieces of Keith Moon’s silver Premier kit were sold for a total of $252,487 making it the most expensive drum kit ever sold. This record is even more impressive when you think that this is only half the original kit. 


 The Giveaway



One lucky winner is going to receive a copy of the A Late Quartet  DVD! To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will end on  2/15/13. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Fox Home Entertainment for offering this fantastic prize.




 
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received.***

22 comments:

Misusedinnocence said...

Phillip Seymour Hoffmann is awesome!

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Jennifer Carroll said...

I like Christopher Walken

Kimberly said...

I like Christopher Walken

stowelljg said...

I would have to say that Christopher Walken is my favorite actor in this film. He tends to take quirky parts and doesn't seem to be afraid to be anybody.

Austin Baroudi said...

I like Christopher Walken!
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Heather! said...

I love Philip Seymour Hoffman!
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fearless_fallen_angel said...

walken!

Daniel M said...

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Tami Valentine said...

My husband's favorite actor is Christopher Walken....I'm hoping to win this DVD for him!

katja9_10 said...

Christopher Walken is the man!

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Unknown said...

I have a crush on Christopher Walken

Unknown said...

I LOVE Philip Seymour Hoffman :)

Mysharona said...

I like christopher walken.

David H. said...

Catherine Keener is amazing, as always.

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steve weber said...

Philip Seymour Hoffman can do no wrong!

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Unknown said...

Christopher Walken!

Melanie Montgomery said...

I've always liked Christopher Walken, as well as Cahterine Keener.

Anonymous said...

I enjoy the work of Catherine Keener!

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Jennifer Paige said...

I love Christopher Walken!

bac1 said...

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Charlene S. said...

My fave is Christopher Walken :)

susansmoaks said...

my favorite is Christopher Walken!
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