|
Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
|
|
|
Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
|
In Reply to: Well put, Timbo... posted by C.B. on November 30, 2006 at 04:20:52:
Hi-Although it is technically true that while Stradivari was alive, Stainer violins fetched higher prices, that is just the ignorance of the market's lagging behind new developments. I am sure that in the 1950s, an old Blower Bentley fetched more than a Ferrari Testarossa. So what? Which would you rather own today?
The Hiller Strad was bought by its original owner, mail-order from England. That is how widespread Antonio's reputation was during his life. Later on, a Strad was swapped for 1,400 acres--of Pittsburgh. In the day, "As rich as Stradivari" was a catch-phrase in Italy. Not hardly not "highly regarded."
The Cremonese violins responded better to the demands of professional musicians playing to ticket buyers in large halls. The market has spoken. And having beheld some Strads and one del Gesu up close, the craftsmanship is awe-inspiring...
No offense ment!
JM
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Follow Ups
- I must disagree re: not "highly regarded." - John Marks 15:49:20 11/30/06 (4)
- NO john, ONLY the LOUD Cremonese violins were taken up - Timbo in Oz 14:38:46 12/01/06 (2)
- Have seen both a purported Stainer and a purported da Salo. - John Marks 15:10:11 12/01/06 (1)
- Yes I do sometimes get a bit tetchy! I just like reminding people of stuff! - Timbo in Oz 15:39:28 12/01/06 (0)
- Sorry John I'll accept Leopold Mozart's aesthetic judgments over yours anyday - Timbo in Oz 14:28:29 12/01/06 (0)
Top of Page ]
[ Contact Us ]
[ Support/Wish List ]
[ Copyright © 2024, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
