Stradivarius

Culture
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/18/2016 - 00:00
As we continue our coverage of Lombardy, ITALY Magazine’s featured region this November, we take a look at its notable music tradition. You may not be aware…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/02/2014 - 20:00
A rare Stradivari viola to be auctioned this Spring via sealed bid is expected to set a world record for the most expensive musical instrument ever sold – the…
Culture
by Carol King | Sat, 03/15/2014 - 03:15
Cremona is internationally renowned for music making thanks to luthiers like Antonio Stradivari and his family, whose violins have become the most coveted in…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Sat, 02/08/2014 - 01:00
A rare Stradivarius violin valued at $5 million that was stolen from a concert violinist in Milwaukee two weeks ago has been recovered, undamaged. The Lipinski…
Culture
by Magda Lauer | Wed, 01/22/2014 - 02:00
Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737) was a luthier and crafter of string instruments, violins, cellos, guitars, violas and harps - one of the greatest artisans in…
Culture
by Carol King | Mon, 09/02/2013 - 06:30
A museum dedicated to violins, music making and luthiers – including Antonio Stradivari and his family – is opening in Cremona in northern Italy. Cremona has…
Culture
by Carol King | Thu, 03/28/2013 - 11:03
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is staging an exhibition of rare Italian and Cremonese stringed instruments.The show is of the Sau-Wing Lam collection of…