Fake or Fortune: Is it a real Stradivarius?
Every year we have dozens of people getting in touch to tell us they think they’ve found a priceless Stradivarius violin. Before you get excited, here are the facts you need to know. Benjamin Hebbert writes: Stradivarius is a famous kind of violin, and something that everyone knows about. Whether you have read Sherlock Holmes mysteries or watched […]
Ruggerio Ricci’s “Glory of Cremona”: Helpful Hints on Trying Violins & Bows
Almost every musician looking for a new instrument or bow has a different way of auditioning instruments. Whilst it is clear that there is no standard technique that musicians learn as a student, some received wisdom can be rather indifferent and sometimes counter-productive. In looking for a way of thinking about violin sound, Ruggiero Ricci’s […]
