Jacob Stainer tenor viola c. 1650 poster
The only remaining tenor viola made by the Tyrolean maker Jacob Stainer reveals the maker's painstaking attention to detail and offers tantalising clues about Italian influence on his style. It is in superb condition: the scroll is a replacement but the rest of the instrument – including, remarkably, the neck and fingerboard – are believed to be original. The label, which is a facsimile, states that it was made in 1650. Includes measurements.
'The viola's most striking feature is its size. The body stretches more than 18 arm-aching inches. The neck is relatively short, however. In the 18th century, many tenor violas were cut down to more manageable sizes, though a few were left large. Three of the best examples are the 1690 Antonio Stradivari 'Medici', the 1574 Andrea Amati, and this Jacob Stainer' – Darren Freeman in the March 2010 issue of The Strad
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Antonio Stradivari ‘Titian’ violin 1715 poster
The 'Titian' Stradivari of 1715 has long been counted among the finest violins of the maker's golden period. It has revealed itself to be a formidable concert instrument of unusual power and scope, remarkable for its focus and resilience under the bow. The violin was dubbed 'Titian' by the French dealer Albert Caressa because of its clear orange–red colour, which reminded him of the work of the famous Venetian painter. Includes photographs, scans and measurements.
‘On first look, the violin seems strong and solid, with its smoothly worn patina, sturdy arching and edgework, and immaculate finishing with virtually no visible trace of the hand – all is pure architecture, with the execution almost completely subsumed. The patina shows careful use, with the edges rounded and the varnish smoothed to a luminous film.’ – Sam Zygmuntowicz in the February 2009 issue of The Strad
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Nicolas Lupot violin 1808 poster
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Brothers Amati cello c.1600 poster
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Henry Jaye viol 1618 poster
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Carlo Bergonzi violin 1736 Poster
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Gasparo da Salò double bass c.1550 poster
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Domenico Montagnana violin 1717 poster
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‘Kruse’ Stradivari violin 1721 poster
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Andrea Amati violin c.1566 poster
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Pietro Guarneri of Mantua violin 1704 poster
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Carlo Giuseppe Testore violin c.1703 poster
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‘Schneider’ Gofriller cello 1693 poster
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G.P. Maggini violin c.1630 poster
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‘Alard’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ violin 1742 poster
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Violin Virtuosos: From Paganini to the 21st Century by Henry Roth
Renowned critic Henry Roth brings his formidable knowledge and enthusiasm to bear on some of the greatest violinists in history. Paganini, Thibaud and Huberman rub shoulders with the likes of Isaac Stern and Itzhak Perlman in his comprehensive survey, which also provides an unusual history of the instrument itself. Paperback. 392pp.
California Classics Books; First Printing edition (March 1997)
‘De Munck’ Stradivari cello 1730 poster
This well-presented cello played by Emanuel Feuermann and Steven Isserlis is striking for the originality that created a new cello form. It is currently on loan to Danjulo Ishizaka. Includes full measurements.
'The marvellous "de Munck" is striking in the originality of its slender form. The dominant feature is the large centre bouts, which curve in as deeply as those of the larger B form and are in fact slightly longer' – John Dilworth in the June 2000 issue of The Strad
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‘Milanollo’ Stradivari violin 1728 poster
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G.B. Rogeri violin 1704 poster
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Nicolò Amati violin 1666 poster
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Pietro Guarneri of Venice violin 1735 poster
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‘Kochanski’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ violin 1741 poster
One of The Strad's most popular posters is now available with brand new artwork showing the 1741 'Kochanski' Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ in all its glory.
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‘Muir-Mackenzie’ Stradivari violin 1694 poster
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