All Lutherie articles – Page 69
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NewsVuillaume’s ‘Evangelists’ string quartet of instruments sells for £960,000
Constructed from matching wood in 1863 the instruments are based on Stradivari models
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ArticleMaxim Vengerov plays the ‘Schneiderhan’ Stradivarius violin - first prize for the Menuhin Competition 2016
There is nothing like a 301-year-old violin sound. I was very lucky, as at the age of 10, I was given the use of a half-size Strad. You immediately think that you are now going to be an amazing violinist because you are playing a Strad, with its ...
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Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Giuseppe Guarneri 'del Gesù', Cremona, 1736, 'The Pollitzer-Koessler'
This illustration of a violin by Joseph Guarneri 'del Gesù' was published in The Strad, May 1974
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Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1692
This illustration of a violin by Antonio Stradivari was published in The Strad, May 1976
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ArticleHow effective is a modern violin and Baroque bow in period performance?
Dr Tomas Cotik, violin soloist, Amernet String Quartet member and professor at the University of Miami, performs the Largo from Bach's Violin Sonata no.3 on his modern violin and a Baroque bow. He describes his decision to use this combination for the recording below:'I usually play a modern ...
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Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Albani, Bozen, 1694
This illustration of a violin by Mathias Albani was published in The Strad, August 1974
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ArticleCigar box violin with guitar strings
A violin made from a cigar box is sound tested. The neck is made of pear wood, and the fingerboard of beech. The instrument is strung with standard guitar strings.Watch: Violin made from 16,000 matchsticks is performed in concertWatch: Glenn Donnellan plays his electric baseball bat violin
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NewsAirBerlin changes hand baggage restrictions to allow violins in the cabin
The airline has responded to recent criticism by string players highlighting its current strict cabin baggage rules
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NewsBeares Auctions launches new perpetual service
Through the online company’s new ‘Moto Perpetuo’ platform, a constant selection of instruments and bows will be offered for sale
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NewsTarisio auction house launches new division for the violin trade
T2 will focus on speculative and restorable items
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Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Nicolo Amati, Cremona, 1660-70
This illustration of a violin by Nicolo Amati was published in The Strad, April 1975
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Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin labelled Duiffoprugcar believed to be the work of J.B.Vuillaume
This illustration of a violin labelled Duiffoprugcar was published in The Strad, February 1974
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NewsDanish String Quartet violist forced to transport instrument on lap on Norwegian flight
Asbjørn Nørgaard was told he was not allowed to place his case in the overhead lockers – despite recent changes to the airline’s hand baggage rules
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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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Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Richard Duke, London, c.1770-80
This illustration of a violin by Richard Duke was published in The Strad, August 1972
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NewsNorwegian changes hand baggage policy to allow violins and violas in the cabin
The airline has responded to criticism from musicians
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Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a violoncello by Dominicus Montagnana, Venice, 1735
This illustration of a cello by Dominicus Montagnana was published in The Strad, June 1972
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NewsWestJet refuses to allow cello in the cabin – despite musician buying extra seat
Juilliard School cellist Nathan Chan has shared his story in the hope of shining a light on the airline’s policy
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News300-year-old cello found undamaged in stolen vehicle
The instrument by Antonio Domenicelli was left in a parked car on 1 November 2015
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Johannes Bernardus Cuypers, The Hague, 1810
This illustration of a violin by Johannes Bernardus Cuypers was published in The Strad, May 1972. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:Dutch violin makers were for a great number of years overlooked in favour of better known Italian, French and English instruments. The early Dutch ...
