You are a saint for sharing this wealth of knowledge. I don't understand why you don't have 100000s of followers yet. But I am somewhat egotistically glad to have found a hidden gem.
Thank you very very much for this opportunity sir, its my first time seeing this astonishing work of art this close, with so much detail, its really breathtaking, again thank you.
Thank you for such beautiful close ups. I might not ever get to hold a Stradivarius much less play one,nor would I necessarily want to have that resposibility. I am most greatful for your.toil in bringing these photographs to me. Thank you!
It would be interesting to learn about the history of the instrument and to hear it being played. The construction is beautiful of course. Thank you for your good work Maestro.
I did record it, but my camera was sitting right under the circulation fan in the museum and the recording is awful. I do plan on going back and doing it right next time.
A great violin maker shares your name Camillo Camilli from Mantua and he followed the Pietro Guarnieri models. Wonderful luthier and his prices are through the roof. Look him up Camillo Camilli a contemporary of Stradivari and Guarneri ( 18th century)
@@camiloacosta I also have a very, very Italian name. Camilo is a wonderful name also I like the name Callisto. I wanted to name my first son Callisto but in the USA, they wouldn't know the name unless you were in an Italian neighborhood. Thank God I grew up in Little Italy with my name.
@@camiloacosta My name is Carmine.. I prefer Callisto. I use to sell an olive oil called Callisto Francesconi from Lucca Italy years and years ago and I always loved that name. Ciao e sti buono!!
Thank you! First time a find a violin maker commenting on the benefits of the shinning varnish to get the sense of the true form and depth of the bellies and backs...I like my photos with sunlight. :-D
Is it known (or speculated) when he engraved the ribs, before or after bending? I imagine that grooves where cut before then "inlay paste" applied after bending.
I have heard famous authorities argue over this point in the past, and I believe it's because I have seen different techniques used by Stradivari on his different inlaid instruments. Sometimes he used different techniques on the same instrument in different areas. On the Ole Bull, other than the neck graft and some minor repairs, it is very consistent and I believe that you are correct.
I had no clue that you had tried out all these instruments! That’s a once in a lifetime. I think I saw this violin at the Metropolitan museum in NYC Do you recall it being there Kevin? Great video!!
kevinleeluthier Would you compare this violin with one of the best Guarnieris? Or would you consider this work better carved than let’s say the Il Cannone? I’m not saying sound wise but as a work of art. I don’t think Del Jesu could have made this instrument. What’s your thoughts? Also will you still be doing one vid on the development of the violin and how far back will you go? Will it be from lutes and viols to violins? Or Maggini, Gasparo, Andrea Amati? Thanks again. Loved this vid. Wonderful!
@@cjc4765 This instrument is much better "carved" than Il Cannone, and while I consider Guarneri to be the greater artist, he did not have the patience, or especially "time" for an instrument like this. If you are not aware, (most are not) Joseph's wife Katarina did most of the carving on Il Cannone, and it was the first scroll that she ever carved, with almost no input from Joseph. The Ole Bull's response is extremely "free" yet I admit that I prefer playing and listening to many Joseph Guarner's over this violin. I don't believe that the regraduation did this violin any favors. In fact, I much prefer "The Greffuhle" violin right behind this one in the video, which is much more original (but the airport lost my luggage and most of my videos and photos on my way home). I plan on "doing it all" in my upcoming videos. Yet, until I have more resources, I have to take everything one step at a time.
@@kevinleeluthier I understand. Goodkind loved the "Ries" I would guess the later one ( I think there were 2 or maybe even 3 called Ries) and we did discuss Ole Bull because it is embellished. He preferred the Ries over the Lady Blunt and over the Alard and so on.It's just a matter of opinion I guess. 2 camps. J. Bell says the Gibson is the finest violin he ever played. Heifitz loved his Del Gesu from 1742 with the amazing "Kittel" bow You did tell me about Katarina, something I never knew. Very interesting being that carving a scroll is no easy task. Makes me wonder what kind of financial state Joseph was in, if it was as bad as the Hills presumed it to be. AND I know you don't appreciate that part of the Hills book ( you explained it to me awhile ago). By the way, the Met has a wonderful inlaid violin by Nicolo. I'm sure you saw that one. This is Great stuff, really interesting. I can't wait for your next vid. Just awesome information here. Thanks again!
Hey! On your webpage, you mention a series of instruments, held in various collections that never see the open market. Off course some of these instruments are known, but do you know something about those that aren't common knowlege? You mentioned violins that were thought lost, and original early violins with the original case and bow. Do you have any more info about any of these instruments? I know a luthier in Norway who has a friend who worked with Sam Zygmuntowicz in NY, and he described a hidden world of master repairers who sat hidden away, who only worked on the finest instruments that was off the market, and who fixed relatively significant damage so invisibly, that no master luthier could see that it had ever been repaired or had ever had any reason to be repaired, thus making the instruments be sold as mint, original condition in auction (was he referencing The Messiah or the Lady Blunt maybe?). It would be very interesting to hear more about this.
I have to decline further comment about these types of instruments (there are only a few) until the owner(s) are willing to grant permission. On the one hand, it is a shame, on the other hand, I can't blame them.
It is my goal to cover many more master instruments that I have visited, and that I will visit in the future. But just one comment for now: it is my opinion that the Greffuhle is a better sounding and playing instrument. It is also more original, especially on the inside. :)
I realize this is controversial, yet some of the master's instruments were actually "improved" by re-graduating and "re-balancing" the belly and the back, especially after putting in the new heavier bass bars, longer necks, higher tension strings, etc., while, of course, many were hurt severely. It really is a case by case basis. Though thinning the plates too much, is always bad and Ole Bull did go too far on quite a few occasions in order to experiment or have a little more freedom and volume "right now," with not as much concern for the future of the instruments as we have now. Having played a few "original" master instruments, they are generally speaking: softer spoken, sweeter sounding, and have a characteristic that I can only describe as "wonderfully pleasant," yet with a lot less boom, boom, boom. Thank you so much for your comment.
Really Kevin Hates Up to you A Luther can explains about Stradivari violin But only one artist can explain as well as clarify how & why Stradivari violin. So closely you judge it. I have seen something like this in your violin and dreaming if I could have one of these.
You are a saint for sharing this wealth of knowledge. I don't understand why you don't have 100000s of followers yet. But I am somewhat egotistically glad to have found a hidden gem.
Thank you very very much for this opportunity sir, its my first time seeing this astonishing work of art this close, with so much detail, its really breathtaking, again thank you.
I'm so glad that it is appreciated. Thanks!
Thank your for taking the time to show us this magnificent instrument. Your contributions and passion for the violin are second to none. 🎻
Edgar Russ, The Austrian-Cremonese luthier master made a copy recently which is now in Singapore.
I've enjoyed this documentary. Glad you were able to take such great detailed information on such a great specimen!
Thank you for such beautiful close ups. I might not ever get to hold a Stradivarius much less play one,nor would I necessarily want to have that resposibility. I am most greatful for your.toil in bringing these photographs to me. Thank you!
What a priceless experience you’ve had in life. Wishing you all the happiness and fond memories for life.
Thank you so much. I wish the very best for you also.
I really appreciate your passion for the violin, thank you.
Thank you. I actually have to hold back my passion quite a bit, or I think that I may come across as crazy. :)
@@kevinleeluthier Please!!! never hold back any of your wonderful secrets!!! It is a light in today´s social madness....
Wow what a great instrument. Thanks for taking time to video this true work of art in detail!
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It would be interesting to learn about the history of the instrument and to hear it being played. The construction is beautiful of course. Thank you for your good work Maestro.
I did record it, but my camera was sitting right under the circulation fan in the museum and the recording is awful. I do plan on going back and doing it right next time.
Wonderful!!! thak you so much for all your videos.... they are all inspiring!!!
A great violin maker shares your name Camillo Camilli from Mantua and he followed the Pietro Guarnieri models. Wonderful luthier and his prices are through the roof. Look him up Camillo Camilli a contemporary of Stradivari and Guarneri ( 18th century)
@@cjc4765 Yes I herad about Camillus Camilli !!! Than you!!
@@camiloacosta I also have a very, very Italian name. Camilo is a wonderful name also I like the name Callisto. I wanted to name my first son Callisto but in the USA, they wouldn't know the name unless you were in an Italian neighborhood. Thank God I grew up in Little Italy with my name.
@@cjc4765 Ciao Callisto!!!! auguri!!
@@camiloacosta My name is Carmine.. I prefer Callisto. I use to sell an olive oil called Callisto Francesconi from Lucca Italy years and years ago and I always loved that name.
Ciao e sti buono!!
Really, what generosity. Thank you so much!
Thank you! First time a find a violin maker commenting on the benefits of the shinning varnish to get the sense of the true form and depth of the bellies and backs...I like my photos with sunlight. :-D
Pretty amazing that over 1000 of these have survived at all.
Is it known (or speculated) when he engraved the ribs, before or after bending? I imagine that grooves where cut before then "inlay paste" applied after bending.
I have heard famous authorities argue over this point in the past, and I believe it's because I have seen different techniques used by Stradivari on his different inlaid instruments. Sometimes he used different techniques on the same instrument in different areas. On the Ole Bull, other than the neck graft and some minor repairs, it is very consistent and I believe that you are correct.
@@kevinleeluthier... enjoy your videos very much. Thank you
I had no clue that you had tried out all these instruments! That’s a once in a lifetime.
I think I saw this violin at the Metropolitan museum in NYC
Do you recall it being there Kevin?
Great video!!
I have been to Met many times, and attended the Guarneri commemoration there, yet I have not been there when this violin was there. I do love it.
kevinleeluthier Would you compare this violin with one of the best Guarnieris? Or would you consider this work better carved than let’s say the Il Cannone? I’m not saying sound wise but as a work of art. I don’t think Del Jesu could have made this instrument. What’s your thoughts?
Also will you still be doing one vid on the development of the violin and how far back will you go? Will it be from lutes and viols to violins? Or Maggini, Gasparo, Andrea Amati?
Thanks again. Loved this vid. Wonderful!
@@cjc4765 This instrument is much better "carved" than Il Cannone, and while I consider Guarneri to be the greater artist, he did not have the patience, or especially "time" for an instrument like this. If you are not aware, (most are not) Joseph's wife Katarina did most of the carving on Il Cannone, and it was the first scroll that she ever carved, with almost no input from Joseph.
The Ole Bull's response is extremely "free" yet I admit that I prefer playing and listening to many Joseph Guarner's over this violin. I don't believe that the regraduation did this violin any favors. In fact, I much prefer "The Greffuhle" violin right behind this one in the video, which is much more original (but the airport lost my luggage and most of my videos and photos on my way home). I plan on "doing it all" in my upcoming videos. Yet, until I have more resources, I have to take everything one step at a time.
@@kevinleeluthier I understand. Goodkind loved the "Ries" I would guess the later one ( I think there were 2 or maybe even 3 called Ries) and we did discuss Ole Bull because it is embellished. He preferred the Ries over the Lady Blunt and over the Alard and so on.It's just a matter of opinion I guess. 2 camps. J. Bell says the Gibson is the finest violin he ever played. Heifitz loved his Del Gesu from 1742 with the amazing "Kittel" bow
You did tell me about Katarina, something I never knew. Very interesting being that carving a scroll is no easy task. Makes me wonder what kind of financial state Joseph was in, if it was as bad as the Hills presumed it to be. AND I know you don't appreciate that part of the Hills book ( you explained it to me awhile ago).
By the way, the Met has a wonderful inlaid violin by Nicolo. I'm sure you saw that one.
This is Great stuff, really interesting.
I can't wait for your next vid. Just awesome information here. Thanks again!
I had no idea Stradivari did engraving like that. This is the first I've seen like this...
Hey! On your webpage, you mention a series of instruments, held in various collections that never see the open market. Off course some of these instruments are known, but do you know something about those that aren't common knowlege? You mentioned violins that were thought lost, and original early violins with the original case and bow. Do you have any more info about any of these instruments? I know a luthier in Norway who has a friend who worked with Sam Zygmuntowicz in NY, and he described a hidden world of master repairers who sat hidden away, who only worked on the finest instruments that was off the market, and who fixed relatively significant damage so invisibly, that no master luthier could see that it had ever been repaired or had ever had any reason to be repaired, thus making the instruments be sold as mint, original condition in auction (was he referencing The Messiah or the Lady Blunt maybe?). It would be very interesting to hear more about this.
I have to decline further comment about these types of instruments (there are only a few) until the owner(s) are willing to grant permission. On the one hand, it is a shame, on the other hand, I can't blame them.
I want to say “thank you” for showing us this masterpiece. But Can you talk about other violins like Greffulhe??
It is my goal to cover many more master instruments that I have visited, and that I will visit in the future. But just one comment for now: it is my opinion that the Greffuhle is a better sounding and playing instrument. It is also more original, especially on the inside. :)
Thank you much always love your knowledge
So sad Ole Bull had to re-graduate his violins. I wonder how they sounded in the original and how now.
I realize this is controversial, yet some of the master's instruments were actually "improved" by re-graduating and "re-balancing" the belly and the back, especially after putting in the new heavier bass bars, longer necks, higher tension strings, etc., while, of course, many were hurt severely. It really is a case by case basis. Though thinning the plates too much, is always bad and Ole Bull did go too far on quite a few occasions in order to experiment or have a little more freedom and volume "right now," with not as much concern for the future of the instruments as we have now.
Having played a few "original" master instruments, they are generally speaking: softer spoken, sweeter sounding, and have a characteristic that I can only describe as "wonderfully pleasant," yet with a lot less boom, boom, boom.
Thank you so much for your comment.
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Great very nice bro
where did you find this old video?
I think If I had the opportunity, to check out a Stradivarius, I'd be too afraid to touch it lol.
I think everyone is, the first time. Then it's just a wonderful experience the more you do.
Not me, man. I'd grab that thing & play like mad! How often would you get a chance like that?!
Amazing!
The Master was a carpenter and master iPlayer before he was a violin maker.
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It's like a tatooed skin. Interesting but not everyone want to do.
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But only one artist can explain as well as clarify how & why Stradivari violin. So closely you judge it. I have seen something like this in your violin and dreaming if I could have one of these.
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How many instruments have you created sir?..let me guess