Stradivarius and Guarnerius Violins: The Secrets of Art, Myths and Legends / Introduction
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- Опубликовано: 12 ноя 2022
- Secrets of the violin connoisseur, secrets of the magic within the violin: the first in a series from The Romantic School of Music and Kevin Lee Luthier.
Also within this series: how to tell if a Stradivarious or Guarnerius violin is real.
music: Concerto Grosso, Will Van De Crommert
Photograph of Stradivari's Label, from Tarisio: The Cozio Archive
tarisio.com/
First image of Stradivarius: 1921 by ???
Elegant Woman by Volodymyr Svystun at Artgrid
artgrid.io/clip/443409/violin...
Second image of Stradivarius: a work commissioned by Herbert Goodkind for his work: "Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari" and painted by Alton S. Tolbey.
Photograph of Guarneri's label: Peter Biddulph
Photograph of Jacques Francais: Stewart Pollens
Make sure to visit: the-romantic-school-of-music....
Kevin Luthier is back! While his teachings aren't the most "normal" or "traditional", it definitely opens the eyes many never open studying the violin traditionally. Keep up the good work and hope to learn many more things from you!
Truly extraordinary. As a classical violinist, I must say that your videos are inspiring, diving into details no one ever talks about. Every knee shall bow to the Lord. All praise God, for all things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. Gloria in excelsis Deo!
God bless you.
For a long time I watched this channel ...then he disappeared. This channel is a true inspiration!
Kevin Lee Luthier puts indescribable time and work into bringing us, the masses, to even a miniscule understanding of his world of the best violins. Truly an intellect committed to perfection but willing to reach out to the level of interested but education-deprived folk like us. I'm surprised how much I'm learning!
Magnificent lesson 🌹🌹
Welcome back Maestro! Love your videos!
I love your passion Kevin, thank you for every video you're uploading!
I love your videos. I learn a lot from them and really dig your presence! Great job!
Well done! All instruments - sound, reliability and craftsmanship. Thanks! 🌞🎅🏻🎉
Wow! Great video!
Fascinating details and history! I am an amateur violin maker (have made some 30+ instruments) and am enjoying this series tremendously!!! Thank you!!!
Amazing. Love your videos and your artistic presentation. Thank you for this priceless content you are putting for us
I'm doing my best. Thank you.
I love it. Keep it up, Master.
Was that a hint of a future video on Strad varnish??? By the way, I tried your touch up varnish recipe and it was pretty awesome. No more exposed raw wood on my instruments! You might like Cheryl Macombers violin videos. She is a wonderful maker in Kentucky, and previously from Sacramento CA.
It may not be obvious yet, but this video is the beginning of a series of videos about Stradivari's varnish = the entire picture.
I believe that myths add so much...myths that people like to believe e.g. some instruments are just magical...defy physics....its like we all like fairy tail tales...much like children believe in Santa.... These master violins are good quality...set by the best luthiers...best strings ...and played by the best players.... so the sound is great....None the less, we all like these videos....A windows into history.... And magic 😊
Sweet
Two in a row. 💖💖🎻
I'm working on three in a row right now.
@@kevinleeluthier 🤗🤗🤗
Interesting...
Lazarus? Welcome back! 👍
Great vid!
That art work at 3:35 was commissioned by Herbert Goodkind. It was hanging in his living room and close by to a late 19 century Steinway. When you bought his book he would give you a copy of that portrait all rolled up in a tube.
According to Hills. Del Jesu worked quickly to turn a buck. Sloppy work (so they say) BUT I remember back in the 80s at the MET they had a show with all the great makers works. And the most beautiful was a 3/4 red violin. If I remember correctly it was a Del Jesu. Do you recall that instrument?
I was suppose to go to the MET with Herb to see the Strads which he always said were his “”so-so” works.
His favorite violin was the Reis but I’m not sure which one. I think there were 3 Strads called the Reis or Ries.
Great to see you again. You look like a new man! Pain free hopefully? 🤔
In closing I still don’t believe that the Messiah was made by Stradivari! 🙏☝️👍
I also believed so about the Messiah, but Peter Ratcliff proved me wrong.
@@kyproset He really didn't prove anything. Don't get me wrong, the vid is good, the science looks good, but the story given way back when points to Vuillaume. That's just my opinion. Let's not forget, the violin came out of nowhere 100 years later and ends up with the greatest violin forger in history who wouldn't let anyone touch it or play it? I've also heard doubts from other appraisers. It's just a feeling I have. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't.
@@cjc4765 When I was travelling the world and visiting with and playing upon every master instrument that I could, the Messiah is one that I passed up on, because, according to all reputable records in the 1800's, it does not match the early descriptions of having a crack, a repair, and even the description of the spruce, etc.. On top of that, my friend Stewart Pollens at the "Met" declared that the dendrochronolgy put the growth of the spruce long after Stradivari was dead. Who knows though, I guess I should go visit it and make my own decision after all these years.
1. I bought my copy of Mr. Goodkind's book from his wife right after Herbert died, so I didn't get a large print, and I apologize for not crediting Alton S. Tolbey for it. I just added the credit to the video description.
2. The time did come when Del Jesu worked quickly trying to pay the bills, yet this is also the time of his greatest artistic expression, and Jacques Francais is the main reason that these great works are now recognized as "art."
3. I heard there was a 3/4 red violin, but I don't recall seeing it when I was there.
4.Yes, I've played upon and studied the two "Strads" at the Met, and they are not among his greatest achievements.
5.I'm not totally pain free, but I'm headed in the right direction.
6. Stewart Pollens and the most reliable "original" records from the 1800's agree with you.
@@kevinleeluthier Hi Kevin , welcome home!
Yes I remember we had a discussion once and I told you I just have a feeling it’s another copy by the Frenchman.
You said that you had your doubts also.
Herb told me he had his doubts as well!
Just the two of you having doubts is enough for me to have the same doubts.
Did Jacques Francois ever mention seeing the violin that you know of?
Your violins look amazing. The wood is fantastic and that artwork ! Unreal ! 👍🙏
Hi Mr Lee
I would like to ask you something , a violinist told me that if I wanted to know how Paganini played in his time , I should listen to Heifetz how was practically the reincarnation of Paganini , what do you think Mr Lee .Thanks for your attention , happy nice day.
I will treat this delicately and try not to offend anyone, but, other than they were both unbelievably skilled, Paganini and Heifetz were at totally opposite ends of the spectrum in points of style, mannerisms, technique and performance: While Paganini was flamboyant and even went so far as to do animal sound effects in his efforts to be original and "exciting" before his concerts, Heifetz was the most dignified, reserved and conventional of all = you could write a book about their differences.
@@kevinleeluthier Absolutely correct and here's some proof of Heifetz style (it's also hilarious).
ruclips.net/video/seZ4KhYr-Hw/видео.html
@@cjc4765 You made me smile. I always loved Jack Benny, and by the way, he could actually play, and owned a gorgeous 1729 Stradivarius.
tarisio.com/cozio-archive/property/?ID=41038
@@kevinleeluthier Oh yes he could play and I remember when his show aired. We were young maybe 8 or 9. Giselle McKenzie was a regular who did hilarious duo's with him. "The Hong Kong Suit" is a must watch on here (if you really want to laugh)!
Also I remember someone saying way back in the day that he paid 78K for the Strad (or something like that). To put that amount in perspective, a new Rolls Royce in the 50's was 18K!!
Hi Mr Lee
Thank you very much for answering and clearing up my doubts , you are great .
So the great violin makers were working for God {the one called Y'ANU - Creator of earth Humans to serve Him and ONLY HIM, ahem}
while great performers, such as Paganini for example, were often thought to be inspired by demons.
I find a balance for myself, between Heaven, Earthly realms and that lower levels {were all the money making seems to be}.
Could this man be any more theatrical. He seems to have a message, but he diminishes his proposition with his silly mannerisms.
Dominic Peccatte bow...16 grand at that time...1987..he paid me 500$...and he despised women.