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Premium ❘ FeatureWhen does a violin copy become a forgery?
There's a fine line between copying an instrument and forging a masterpiece. Alan Coggins offers a humorous perspective on the perils luthiers face when interpreting past masters
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FocusThe violin making principles of Nicolas Lupot
Born into a turbulent period of history, the 18th-19th century maker was among the first French luthiers to appreciate Stradivari's radical ideas
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NewsViolin maker Josef Kantuscher has died aged 91
The Slovenian luthier was born on 23 December 1923 and died on 6 October 2015
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NewsRenowned American violin maker Luiz Bellini dies aged 79
Brazilian-born US luthier Luiz Bellini died on 4 June at the age of 79. Musicians such as Yehudi Menuhin, Gidon Kremer, David Nadien, Glenn Dicterow and Berl Senofsky all owned and played Bellini instruments during their careers.Born on 25 November 1935 in SÁo Paulo, Bellini originally trained as ...
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NewsAmerican violin dealer and former teacher Alexander Ross charged with sexual assault
The alleged incident, involving a 13-year-old girl, occurred in February