ART IN CRAFT Violin maker one of a rare breed

The famous violins of Amato, Stradivari and Guarnieri (del Gesu) as well as the other great violin-makers of Italy, Germany and France, continue to puzzle scientists and musicians alike, who, in spite of years of acoustical research, cannot determine exactly what makes them sound so good. In a conte...

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Published inGlobe and mail
Main Authors Himel, Susan, Lambert, Elaine
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Toronto, Ont The Globe and Mail 25.02.1982
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Summary:The famous violins of Amato, Stradivari and Guarnieri (del Gesu) as well as the other great violin-makers of Italy, Germany and France, continue to puzzle scientists and musicians alike, who, in spite of years of acoustical research, cannot determine exactly what makes them sound so good. In a contemporary instrument, too, Mr.
ISSN:0319-0714