It spans three centuries and five countries as it tells the story of a violin and its many owners. Special agent mckeogh is hopeful that in light of this story, someone with information about the. Though crafted in the 1700s, the red mendelssohn stradivarius went missing for 200 years before it resurfaced again in berlin during the 1930s. The red mendelssohn stradivarius was made by famous violin maker antonio stradivari in 1720. Girards imaginative speculations became the narrative for his beloved film, the red violin. A stradivarius bow, the king charles iv violin bow attributed to the stradivari workshop, is currently in the collection of the national music museum object number.
We the musicians are as much the composers instruments as the violin itself. It bears the label, antonius stradivarius cremonensis faciebat anno 1697 and is branded to the lower rib, curtis phila. In fact, while the red violin movie did indeed take a lot of poetic license, there are some parallels to what happened in real life. Perlman plays the soil stradivarius from 1714, which was formerly owned by yehudi menuhim and is to this day considered one of the finest products manufactured by stradivari. These at first followed the smaller of amatis models, solidly. Zaid habjoka, a devoted fan and violinist ive learned that people will forget what you said, people. Produced by the famed italian luthier antonio stradivari in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
It was made in 1681 by an italian cremonese master violin maker, nicolo bussotti in, for his forthcoming child. Antonio stradivari, cremona, 1720, the mendelssohn, red. Victoria, a writer, announces to frederick that she needs to travel to russia to research a novel she is working on. You can spot a fake stradivarius by the tree rings in the wood. Celebrated violin virtuoso elizabeth pitcairn performs in partnership with the legendary 1720 red mendelssohn stradivarius, the 1990 christies auction of. The 1720 red mendelssohn stradivarius would eventually surface in 1930s berlin. The varnished truth about a stradivarius the guardian.
The red violin 1998 tells the story of a mysterious redcolored violin and its many. Le violon rouge is a 1998 drama film directed by francois girard and starring samuel l. The movie was inspired by the real auction of the 1720 red mendelssohn stradivarius at christies auction house in 1990, which was bought by a mystery man for. Pitcairn and the red violin also will perform with the symphony at 7 p. Aug 05, 2016 perlman plays the soil stradivarius from 1714, which was formerly owned by yehudi menuhim and is to this day considered one of the finest products manufactured by stradivari. Selman said, this is the story, and it involves one of the very fine violins in the world. Aug 06, 2015 stolen with my fathers violin was a bow made by the stradivarius of bowmakers, francois tourte. The film is based on a screenplay cowritten by canadian filmmakers don mckellar and francois girard who also directed the movie. The film was inspired by one of the violins of antonio stradivari, the 1721 red mendelssohn, which features a. The films very title, the red violin, references the red mendelssohn, a stradivarius long in the family of composer felix mendelssohn and now owned by performer.
Oct 16, 2017 meg and i were invited to attend a private salon concert featuring elizabeth pitcairn playing the 1720 red mendelssohn stradivarius also known as the red violin. An inspirational story of young love and the transforming power of music, stradivarius is a novel that will engage and delight everyone who believes that wonderful things can happen to good people. Compiled by francesca dawiscremona, 1681nicola bussotti is a violin. A beginners guide to identifying a stradivarius focus. List of stradivarius instruments project gutenberg self. Dec 16, 2009 if the movie the red violin hadnt been made, this would have been the one to write a book about, mr.
This story was updated on may 10 to include additional information provided by dr. The incredible story of joshua bells stradivarius the violinist who played the red violin soundtrack tells the tale of his 300yearold violin. Now owned and played exclusively by joshua bell, the gibson exhuberman stradivarius violin was made in cremona in 17 by the most revered luthier of them all. Joshua bells stradivarius violin and its incredible story robb. On the korean peninsula during the freezing winter of 1951, a wounded american soldier finds a rare violin in the wall of a farmhouse where he has taken. Believed to be one of only five or six instruments made in 17 by antonio stradivari in cremona, italy, the violin has belonged to many, including. The violin received its name from a former owner, the italian violin virtuoso niccolo paganini 17821840, because of its power and resonance. The violin, made famous by girards movie the red violin, appeared to vanish shortly after its creation in 1720. For eugene ormandy quotes click here all the arts we practice are apprenticeship. Aug, 2015 a red violin and a book august, 2015 august 10, 2015 colin tipping in the movie, the red violin, the story follows the destiny of a particular violin, as it moved from person to persons down the centuries.
Inside the pegbox, at the base of the mortise, is the makers inscription p. The instrument, dating from 1731, was made by antonio stradivari, considered the greatest violinmaker of all time, and is one of just 600 in the. Violin antonio stradivari is the most famous instrument maker of all time. Stradivari was still a pupil of nicolo amati in 1666 when he began to place his own label on violins of his making. This is the beautifully told story of how a centuriesold stradivarius came to be in that unlikely place and how it changed the life of all who possessed it. In addition, the fholes are longer and straighter, with a larger scroll. A movie of unusual complexity, yet one animated by a simple theme, the red violin is an oddly affecting throwback to the elegant period dramas made by filmmakers many decades ago. There is no evidence as to who owned the instrument between 1720 and 1930 when it surfaced in berlin, germany. Violin books 150 books meet your next favorite book. Antonio stradivari was born in 1644, and established his shop in cremona, italy, where he remained active until his death in 1737. Along with the messie of 1716, the 1721 lady blunt stands above all other stradivari violins in terms of its survival in near perfect, original condition. You can make a stradivarius violin by reid, joseph, v. The true artist does not create art as an end in itself. Antonio stradivari italian violin maker britannica.
Celebrated violin virtuoso elizabeth pitcairn performs in partnership with the legendary 1720 red mendelssohn stradivarius, the 1990 christies auction of which is said to have inspired the 1999 academy awardwinning film, the red violin. There is a very clever twist at the end of the movie and one is left to wonder what the continuing journey of the red violin will be. The violin iconography of antonio stradivari 16441737, herbert k. It spans four centuries and five countries as it tells the story of a mysterious red coloured violin and its many owners.
The foundation owns more than a dozen stradivari instruments. It spans four centuries and five countries as it tells the story of a mysterious redcoloured violin and its many owners. The fame of this instrument transcends the classical music world. But we do know that it was created by antonio stradivari in 1720 in italy. Elizabeth pitcairn and the red mendelssohn stradivarius. To make a violin today, you buy a wedge of spruce, split it down the middle and align the halves so you have a symmetrical pattern a book match. Stradivarius instruments hold the top five prices paid for any musical instrument.
The red violin returns to susanville this weekend lassen news. On the korean peninsula during the freezing winter of 1951, a wounded american soldier finds a rare violin in the wall of a farmhouse where he has taken refuge. The historic violin was crafted in 1720 by antonio stradivari, who lovingly made his instruments in his small shop in cremona, italy centuries ago. The instrument, made in cremona in 1681 with a future forecast by tarot cards, makes its way to. Up close and personal this afternoon we had a chance to hear the extraordinarily talented elizabeth pitcairn play the legendary red mendelssohn stradivarius violin of 1720. Meg and i were invited to attend a private salon concert featuring elizabeth pitcairn playing the 1720 red mendelssohn stradivarius also known as the red violin. With only 650 in existence today, these immaculate works of art are prized as much for their unique and supreme craftsmanship and sound as they are for their rarity in quantity. These are the 12 most expensive violins of all time. The violin is the main character and is followed over centuries by all the hands it falls into. Goodkind, violin iconography of antonio stradivari 16441737, larchmont, ny this is the instrument upon which the film the red violin is loosely based. Rare stradivarius violin hidden in reclusive heiress closet for 25. The film was an international coproduction between companies in canada, italy and the united kingdom. Secret behind the composition of the varnish on stradivari.
Antonio stradivari, violin, cremona, 1721, the lady blunt. It had been purchased by an heir to the great composer, felix mendelssohn. It is the same red violin about which the movie was made. Aug 24, 2015 the true artist does not create art as an end in itself. The red violin by francois girard francois girard, samuel l. Jul 20, 2014 it bears the label, antonius stradivarius cremonensis faciebat anno 1697 and is branded to the lower rib, curtis phila. Stolen with my fathers violin was a bow made by the stradivarius of bowmakers, francois tourte.
His interpretation of geometry and design for the violin has served as a conceptual model for violin makers for more than 250 years. Mary caroline richards, submitted by karen taylor phoenix, arizona the thing with violin, what makes it my favorite instrument is that we create the notes, we create the music. They based their story on a certain stradivarius violin, the red mendelssohn 1721, currently owned by concert violinist elizabeth pitcairn. How does one set a price on a genuine stradivarius instrument. See more ideas about violin, red and antonio stradivari. The red violin, a canadian production directed by francois girard and written by don mckellar, is an epic yarn, a bit of fiction inspired by real events and personalities. This violin along with the paganiniconte cozio di salabue violin of 1727, the paganinimendelssohn viola 1731, and paganiniladenburg cello of 1736, compose a group of instruments referred to as the paganini quartet. In 1956, it was purchased by a new york industrialist who kept the instrument in impeccable red violin performance condition.
The biggest difference between a stradivarius violin and the traditional amati form is the straighter and stronger c bout. It is recognizable for its red varnish and a twopiece maple back with the flames of the grain joined. Mapping the red violin stanford live stanford arts. Antonio stradivari, during what was known as his golden. The rawlins gallery violin bow, nmm 4882, is attributed to the workshop of antonio stradivari, cremona, ca.
You can make a stradivarius violin by reid joseph v abebooks. We know from historical research that red pigments only slowly began to be introduced into violin varnishes after that date. Joshua bells stradivarius violin and its incredible story. Elizabeth pitcairn and the red mendelssohn stradivarius red. Even if you have a violin that isnt marked made in germany or made in czechoslovakia and even if the date is from the 1700s you probably dont have a stradivarius. The red violin 1998 frequently asked questions imdb. He was especially famous for his violins, which he produced in cremona from about 1665 until his death. Girard uses the violin as a narrative device to link his vignettes, which offer trenchant observations on love, music, culture, politics, poverty, crime, and even death.
The varnished truth about a stradivarius books the guardian. On the most pristine surviving stradivarius violins, by contrast, the finish has a brittle, almost glassy look. Antonio stradivari, violin, cremona, 1720, the mendelssohn. Oct, 2000 on the most pristine surviving stradivarius violins, by contrast, the finish has a brittle, almost glassy look. In the movie, the red violin, the story follows the destiny of a particular violin, as it moved from person to persons down the centuries. In 1999, this strad also inspired the movie the red violin, which later went on to win the academy award for best musical score. Another major innovation is stradivaris unique choice of varnish.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Antonio stradivari, during what was known as his golden period from around 1700 to 1725. No, your stradivarius does not look exactly like this. Because of this long absence, much speculation about the red violin had been made of its whereabouts. The red violin returns to susanville this weekend lassen.
According to pitcairns website, the historic violin was crafted in 1720 by antonio stradivarius, of cremona, italy. Nov 05, 2018 the incredible story of joshua bells stradivarius the violinist who played the red violin soundtrack tells the tale of his 300yearold violin. Known as the red stradivarius and owned by legendary violinist joseph joachim, the 1720 red mendelssohn stradivarius would eventually surface in 1930s berlin. A stradivarius violin belonging to erika morini was stolen from her apartment in 1995 by someone who had a key to the locked bedroom closet where she kept it. If the movie the red violin hadnt been made, this would have been the one to write a book about, mr. The red violin story is just as interesting as the film of that name. The instrument, made in cremona in 1681 with a future forecast by tarot cards, makes its way to montreal in 1997, where. Today, more than 270 years later, only about half the instruments he made are still in existence. If the violin is vaguely red, we can immediately assign it to the post1700 period all the following broad statements, i should say, are capable of being revisited and reassessed if the computation breaks down at any point. Le violon rouge is a 1998 drama film directed by francois girard and. It inspires lust, envy, passion, compulsiveness, and adoration. The thing with violin, what makes it my favorite instrument is that we create the notes, we create the music.
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