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Luthier: One who makes stringed instruments.
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Having evolved during the Renaissance from earlier bowed instruments, the violin,...
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Italian composer and violinist Antonio Vivaldi heavily influenced the form of the concerto and...
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Hungarian violinist Joseph Joachim was known for his masterful technique...
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The Hardanger fiddle is a Norwegian folk instrument with four melodic strings and...
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Typically ornate Hardanger fiddle (detail), a Norwegian folk instrument.
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Interior of a violin, showing corner and end blocks and linings; underside of table...
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Audio
Bach, J.S.: Sonata No. 3 in C Major for Solo Violin, BWV 1005
“Allegro assai” from J.S. Bach's Sonata No. 3 in C Major for Solo Violin,...
Bach, J.S.: Partita No. 1 in B Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1002
“Tempo de bourrée” from J.S. Bach's Partita No. 1 in B Minor for Solo Violin,...
Bach, J.S.: Partita No. 2 in D Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1004
“Chaconne” from Bach's Partita No. 2 in D Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1004;...
Bach, J.S.: Partita No. 3 in E Major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006
“Preludio” from J.S. Bach's Partita No. 3 in E Major for Solo Violin, BWV...
Bach, J.S.: Sonata No. 1 in G Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001
“Presto” from J.S. Bach's Sonata No. 1 in G Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001;...
Bach, J.S.: Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1003
“Allegro finale” from J.S. Bach's Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Solo Violin,...
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