The New York Times – Music:
Renowned for their supple tone and range, his instruments were admired by world-class musicians like Mark O’Connor and Alison Krauss.
Category: Violins and Violas
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Elisabeth Waldo Dies at 107; Fused Indigenous and Western Sounds
The New York Times – Music:
A classically-trained violinist, she incorporated traditional instruments native to Latin America in Western-style scores to create an atmospheric hybrid.
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Tree Rings Reveal Origins of Some of the World’s Best Violins
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.
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After ‘Priceless’ Violin Flies on Lap, Lufthansa Changes Carry-On Rules
The New York Times – Travel:
Carolin Widmann had to cradle her centuries-old, multimillion-dollar instrument during a flight to Germany. Her predicament resonated with musicians who have faced similar challenges.
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In the Path of a Raging Wildfire, a Luthier’s Precious Wood
The New York Times – Music:
Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate.
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Michal Urbaniak, Pioneering Jazz Fusion Violinist, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:
One of the first jazz musicians from Poland to gain an international following, he recorded more than 60 albums and played with stars like Miles Davis.
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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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Amnon Weinstein, Who Restored Violins From the Holocaust, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:
Many had been left behind by victims of the gas chambers. He let the instruments be heard again in melodic tributes through his organization, Violins of Hope.