Security for the Victoria & Albert Museum instruments
We the undersigned request that attention be paid to the collectionof antique instruments in the possession of the Victoria and AlbertMuseum, South Kensington, London, with reference to the proposedre... continue reading »
"Retain instrument collection"
"Imprudent storage can damage these rare treasures irreparably."
"Please keep this beautiful collection available to everyone.I have visited it from Australia many times and it has had a huge impact on my understanding and appreciation of historical keyboard instruments.In the light of the renewed interest in baroque an"
"Many people I know have made a trip to London, sometimes flying from overseas Just To See the Musical Instrument Collection. I have done it myself. Placing this great collection in storage would be a loss to the world. Please reconsider."
"I thought the V+A was more culturally minded! History matters, especially with respect to musical instruments which are now being reconstructed and used in live performances of the music of their day. And England is one of the leading countries for such a"
"This valuable resource must not be compromised!"
"An irresponsible act by an unintelligent body of bureaucrats."
"I love to visit the Victoria & Albert museum when I am in London especially because of its unusual collections...Don't be borning."
"I have more than once been visited the V. & A. Museum music instruments collection for my researches and studies : it is a great place that must be kept alive for obvious cultural reasons."
"2nd Prize Bach-Abel Competition of Viola da Gamba 2009"
"Dispersal is irreversable and should not be a tool of museums"
