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Some Things You Should Know Before Purchasing a Cremonese Violin |
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This article is intended for musicians wishing to purchase an antique violin |
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The Identification of Classical Cremonese Violins
Circa 1550 to1750
Part I
History and Lives
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This is both an instruction manual for violin makers and dealers and a timely warning for musicians planning to purchase an antique violin.
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The Connoisseurs' Craft and its Role in
Instrument Identification and Valuation
The Importance of Background Knowlege
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Cremona
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The Working Methods of Guarneri del Gesù and their Influence upon his stylistic Development |
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This is my written contribution to the book 'Giuseppe Guarneri Del Gesu', published by Peter Biddulph in London in 1998. The title describes its contents, but this work will also be of value to anyone wishing to construct a 'baroque' style violin in the manner of the Cremonese masters. |
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Introduction
The Amati Method
The Stylistic Development
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The Mould and the Rib Structure
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The Preparation of the Head and Neck Blocks
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The Selection and Preparation of the Back and Belly Woods
Fixing the Neck and Marking the Back Outline
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Arching and Thicknessing
The soundholes and the Bassbar
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The Labels
The Edge and Purfling
The Varnish
Conclusion
Notes
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Amati Stradivari & Guarneri - The Library of Congress violins
First published 1997 |
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Nicola Amati 1654 'Brookings'
Antonio Stradivari 1699 'Castelbarco'
Antonio Stradivari 1700 'Ward'
Antonio Stradivari 1704 'Betts'
Giuseppe Giovanni Battista Guarneri 'del Gesu' 1733 'Ex Kreisler'
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Various Articles and Lectures |
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The 'Sainton' Controversy - Genuine or Fake?
The complex story of a late violin by Giuseppe Guarneri 'del Gesu'.
First published in 2005, this is the unedited version of an article that appeared in the Strad Magazine.
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The 'Messiah' Stradivari Controversy
Strad letter 2001
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The Amati Method
The following item was written for the catalogue,which accompanies the Retrospective Exhibition of Classical Cremonese Masters. The exhibition, took place in Cremona between 29 September and 22 October 2000, it included the work of twenty-seven masters. The catalogue is illustrated and contains several specially commissioned articles by international experts.
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Andrea Amati 1505 - 1577
In the first of a series on the Amati Family Roger Hargrave presents them in their historical context and compares two decorated examples of the work of Andrea Amati.
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Nicola Amati & the ‘Alard’
This article continues the series on the Amati family with an exploration of the craft of Nicola, grandson of Andrea, and an examination of the famous violin.
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The fruits of Brotherly love?
This completes the three series article on the amati family with a detailed description of the 1582 tenor viola by the brothers Amati, Antonio and Hieronymus.
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The case for casein
Roger Hargrave proposes a casein link with Stradivari.
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Udercover agents
When is a Strad not a Strad? - When it was made by his son.
Roger Hargrave suggests that many Cremonese masterpieces are in fact the work of lesser - known makers.
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Thrills without frills
Roger Hargrave examines a robust violin by Carlo Giuseppe Testore, built around 1703 for a life on the road.
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Antonio Stradivari - "HELLIER" 1679
Roger Hargrave discusses the most famous of Stradivari's decorated instruments.
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Antonio Stradivari - "SERVAIS" 1701
The renowned "Servais" cello by Stradivari is examined
by Roger Hargrave
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Antonio Stradivari - "BETTS" 1704
Roger Hargrave examines one of Stradivari's finest violins.
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Antonio Stradivari - "Tuscan viola" 1690
Roger Hargrave on a rare surviving viola from Stradivari's most skillfull period as a craftsman.
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Guarneri del Gesu - "Kreissler" 1733
Roger Hargrave examines the construction and workmanship of this magnificent violin.
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Seeking Mrs Guarneri
Roger Hargrove reassesses another forgotten woman of Cremona, Katarina, the wife of 'del Gesu' |
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Stradivari - The "Davidov" cello 1712 - Shine on
There's much to admire about the cello, but Stradivari's fantastic varnish makes the most powerful impact, writes Roger Hargrave |
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The failure of Brotherly love?
In the second part of his study into the brothers Amati, Roger Hargrave examines newly translated documents which throw the split between Antonio & Hieronymus into focus.
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Guarnerius del Gesu 1733
Description and measurements: Roger Hargrave.
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Antonio Stradivari 'Maria Exmuir Mackenzie' 1694
Description and measurements: Roger Hargrave.
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A fine 1785 viola by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini from his Turin period.
Description and measurements: Roger Hargrave.
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Alessandro Gagliano - "Rotondo"' 1710
Roger Hargrave examines a striking example
by the early 18th century maker Alesandro Gagliano. |
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Stradivari - The "Gibson" viola
Roger Hargrave describes the instrument's characteristics.
"One of the best preserved examples of Stradivari's viola craftsmanship."
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Milanese Master
Roger Hargrave examines a 1712 viola by Giovanni Grancino
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A violin by Giuseppe Giovanni Battista Guarneri
Roger Hargrave discusses an outstanding example of the work of a member of the Guarneri family known as `Joseph Guarneri filius Andrea'. |
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Stradivari `Milanollo' violin of 1728
Roger Hargrave examines the Stradivari `Milanollo' violin of 1728, one of the few of the master's instruments to keep its original sharpness
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Giovanni Baptista Guadagnini 1776
Description and measurements: Roger Hargrave.
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