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    Cassandra Castro Ruiz

    Inspiration for "The calm of Athkatla": Tiffany Poon's rendition of Rachmaninoff's arrangement for Kreisler's Liebesleid. Kreisler's original is played on the violin, and it is overall gentle. Rachmaninoff adapted it for piano and gave it a small touch of flaire, but certain renditions nowadays...
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    Cassandra Castro Ruiz

    Mandora by Gregori Ferdinand Wenger (1726) Brightroot A finely crafted lute made from pale, golden-hued maple. The wood gleams with a soft, honey-like warmth, and the grain flows in gentle, wave-like patterns across its surface. Though simple in design, the instrument carries a quiet charm...
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    Cassandra Castro Ruiz

    Victorian Harp with Yellow Flowers circa 1890s - Mary Evans Swan's Bow A beautiful and well-tended harp, clearly cherished by its owner. Crafted entirely from richly toned walnut, its surface bears the natural beauty of the wood; deep brown, with gentle streaks of lighter grain rippling like...
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    Cassandra Castro Ruiz

    "Joy in your heart and coin in your pockets..!" A red-haired woman with pale skin and a quiet, natural beauty. She doesn’t wear fine jewelry or flashy clothes; her grace comes from the way she holds herself, the brightness of her smile, and the easy rhythm of her movements. An instrument is...