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PBS Arts  Violin Masters: Charles Beare

A look into the world's most sought-after violins, their creators, and their owners. Details

 

Program: PBS Arts

Episode: Violin Masters: Charles Beare

During the late 17th and early 18th centuries, two violinmakers from the same small town were making the most sought-after violins ever created. Everyone has heard of Antonio Stradivari, but few know the name Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù. Through interviews with historians, experts, luthiers, and virtuosos, this documentary tells the story of these two masters of violinmaking and their instruments.

Duration: (1:42)
Premiere Date: 04/30/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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