The Conference will start by a talk by Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria. Martin Schleske will give a lecture about “The Development of the Violin in the Past Centuries and Visions for the Future”, followed by a roundtable discussion moderated by Dr. Serageldin. A duo recital by Professor Maarten Boasson on the cello and Peter Cramer on the piano will perfectly conclude the day.