The New York Times – Music:
A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft some of his most renowned instruments.
Category: Stradivari, Antonio
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A 311-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Sells for $11.25 Million at Sotheby’s
The New York Times – Music:
The money from the sale of the violin, which was once owned by the 19th-century virtuoso Joseph Joachim, will benefit a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.
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How a Violin Maker’s Dreams Came True in Cremona, Italy
The New York Times – Travel:
As a teenager, Ayoung An decided to become a violin maker. Her journey eventually took her to Cremona, Italy, a famed hub for masters like Antonio Stradivari.
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Tree Rings Shed Light on a Stradivarius Mystery
The New York Times – Music:
Analyses of 17th-century stringed instruments suggest that a young Antonio Stradivari might have apprenticed with a particular craftsman.
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A Violin From Hollywood’s Golden Age Aims at an Auction Record
The New York Times – Music:
Played in “The Wizard of Oz” and other classic films, Toscha Seidel’s Stradivarius could sell for almost $20 million.