Lutherie – Page 64
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NewsDutch luthier Frederick Lindeman has died aged 84
The maker and restorer specialised in re-conversion of modernised stringed instruments to their original Baroque state
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FocusAsk the Experts: how effective are stringed instrument 'playing-in' devices?
Strad readers submit their problems and queries about string playing, teaching or making to our experts
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Focus'The value of tradition lies in repurposing the meaningful parts,' says luthier Sam Zygmuntowicz
The maker talks to Chloe Cutts about the impact of his Strad 3D project and his own journey as a luthier and researcher
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NewsResearch suggests chemical wood treatment may account for the 'Stradivarius sound'
The findings by scientists at the National Taiwan University have been published in the PNAS journal
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News17-year-old Joshua Brown receives Pietro Guarneri violin on long-term loan
The Music Institute of Chicago student has received the 1679 instrument through the Stradivari Society thanks to a generous patron
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NewsIstván Várdai receives 'Du Pré-Harrell' Stradivarius cello on extended loan
The 1673 cello was purchased recently for Várdai by a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a viola by Carl G. Becker and Carl F. Becker, 1952
This illustration of a viola by 'Carl Becker and Son' was published in The Strad, November1984. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:Carl F. Becker is considered by makers worldwide to be a superlative craftsman and part of a family dynasty. His great-grandfather, Herman ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Michael Platner, Rome, 1728
This illustration of a violin by Michael Platner was published in The Strad, June1984. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:Michael Platner of Rome is an important violin maker whose work is recognised and sought after, yet little is actually known about the man ...
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NewsViolin, viola, cello and bow makers honoured at 2016 VSA competition
Hungarian luthier Gábor Draskóczy scores double gold in violin category
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Article3D imaging: Stradivarius 'Benvenuti' violin, 1727
This short video shows a visualisation of the inside of the 'Benvenuti' violin made by Antonio Stradivari in Cremona, Italy, in 1727. The 360-degree rendering of the instrument's interior was made using scans taken at the Vienna Micro-CT Lab. Andrea Zanrè tells the story of the ‘Benvenuti’ violin, while Rudolf ...
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ArticleShlomo Mintz plays the 'Vesuvius' Stradivarius violin
Israeli violinist Shlomo Mintz tries out the 1727 'Vesuvius' Stradivarius for the first time before performing on the instrument at the prize giving ceremony of the Cremona Musica Award 2016 - which he won in October. The violin forms part of the collection of the Museo del Violino ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: the 'Bucher' Stradivarius violin, 1683
This illustration of the Stradivarius 'Bucher' violin was published in The Strad, April1984. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:The violin illustrated is the 'Bucher' of 1683. Stradivari was a mere stripling of 39 when he made it; not so young by common standards, ...
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FocusPostcard from Cremona: 'Messiah' Study Day 2016
John Dilworth was among the participants at a special full-day session presenting the latest finding on possibly the best-known Stradivari instrument
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Augusto Pollastri, Bologna, 1908
This illustration of a 1908 violin by Augusto Pollastri was published in The Strad, January 1984. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:Modern Bolognese violin makers acknowledge Raffaele Fiorini (1823-98) as sole and indisputable founder of the school. After a brief apprenticeship at Modena ...
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NewsWinston Churchill cigar box violin sells for six times its estimate
The Ingles & Hayday sale also included a remarkably preserved 1789 violin by Ferdinando Gagliano
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GalleryFrom the Archive: the 'Lady Tennant' Stradivarius violin, 1699
This illustration of the 'Lady Tennant' Stradivari was published in The Strad, November 1983. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:The Hill book on Stradivari reminds us that the 1690 decade coincides with the master's achievement of a half century of age when his ...
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ArticleMontreal Symphony Orchestra acquires a rare octobass
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra will debut its newly-acquired octobass at a concert this evening - making it the first orchestra in the world to have the the rare instrument in its ranks. Standing 12 feet 8 inches tall, the giant bass is a faithful reproduction of the original ...
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NewsJacqueline du Pré cello bow withdrawn from sale due to doubt over provenance
The bow was due to be sold at Tarisio's London Auction later this month
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NewsBerlin Philharmonic violist accuses former Philharmonic musician of selling 'false' Mingazzi viola
Violist Micha Afkham paid €60,000 for the instrument, believing it was made in 1923 by the famous Italian maker
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NewsExhibition dedicated to violin maker Vincenzo Panormo to open in London
Curated by violin maker Andrew Fairfax, the exhibition is hosted by Tarisio from 23-24 October 2016
