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From the Archive: a violin by Joseph Rocca, Turin, 1847
This illustration of a violin by Joseph Rocca was published in The Strad, February 1973. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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From the Archive: a viola by Paolo Antonio Testore, Milan, c.1740
This illustration of a viola by Paolo Antonio Testore was published in The Strad, January 1973. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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We mark the centenary of Elgar's Cello Concerto with the story of its composition, premiere and leading interpretations. Plus the Kuss Quartet discuss performing Beethoven on the 'Paganini' Strads
Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a violin by Nicolas Lupot, Paris, 1809
This illustration of a violin by Nicolas Lupot was published in The Strad, December 1972. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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When 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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From the Archive: a violin by Benjamin Banks, Salisbury, late 18th century
This illustration of a violin by Benjamin Banks was published in The Strad, May 1970. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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From the Archive: the ‘Doria’ Maggini violin
This illustration of the ‘Doria’ Maggini was published in The Strad, June 1939. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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From the Archive: a violin by Luigi Fabris of Venice
This illustration of a violin by Luigi Fabris of Venice was published in The Strad, October 1938. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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Cremona hosts Cremonese treasures on loan from the US
The Museo del Violino is hosting a special exhibition of some of the National Music Museum’s finest Cremonese instruments while the US institution is closed for renovations
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From the Archive: a cello by Gennaro Gagliano of Naples
This illustration of a cello by Gennaro Gagliano was published in The Strad, March 1938. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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From the Archive: a violin by Antonio Gragnani
This illustration of a violin by Antonio Gragnani was published in The Strad, January 1938. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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In Focus: a 1759 viola by Petter Hellstedt
Stefan Lindholm examines an instrument by the Swedish maker
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From the Archive: a violin by Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, 1678
This illustration of a violin by Francesco Rugeri was published in The Strad, November 1937. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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In focus: a 1682 violin by Nicolò Amati
Precision and elegance abound in this grand pattern Amati once owned by the Italian virtuoso Spagnoletti, writes Christopher Reuning
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From the Archive: a violin by J.B. Guadagnini
This illustration of a violin by J.B. Guadagnini was published in The Strad, September 1937. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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From the Archive: an Alexander Despine cello
This illustration of an Alexander Despine cello was published in The Strad, February 1953. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:
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The Fab Four
At this year’s Suntory Hall Chamber Music Garden festival in Tokyo the Kuss Quartet performed a complete Beethoven cycle on the ‘Paganini’ quartet of Stradivaris, on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation. Gavin Dixon spoke to the players about this very special project – and learnt a little more about ...
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A Master Copyist
Gaetano Sgarabotto was renowned for making replicas of old Italian instruments – and left numerous records of his research on their makers’ styles. Focusing on his replica scrolls, Andrea Zanrè examines the secrets of Sgarabotto’s success
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From the Archive: a violin by Tomaso Carcassi, Florence
This illustration of a Tomaso Carcassi violin was published in The Strad, March 1953. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:
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From the Archive: a Niccolò Amati violin, 1654
This illustration of an Amati violin was published in The Strad, April 1913. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
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Laurence Lesser talks about his Brothers Amati cello
American cellist Laurence Lesser talks about the history and special characteristics of the Antonio & Girolamo Amati cello which has been his ‘musical mate’ since 1972
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In focus: a c.1710 violin by Pieter Rombouts
Hubert De Launay examines an Amsterdam violin with an explosively flamed back and tons of rich, red varnish
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From the Archive: a Maggini violin
This illustration of a violin by Giovanni Paolo Maggini was published in The Strad, September 1912. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:
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