... introduction I would like to first write a little bit about the origin of the Red Violin. The Red Violin, Francois Girard's movie was built upon the myth and legend of the Stradivarius Red Violin. The historic violin was crafted in 1720 by Antonio Stradivari, who lovingly made his instruments in his small shop in Cremona, Italy centuries ago, and remains the most ... treasured her instrument as a most precious jewel. People might have imagined that the audience went to hear her play, because she was playing the last masterpiece crafted by the great Stradivarius. But, "the buzz," was nev...

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... instrument. Sor played the guitar as a solo instrument at the London Philharmonic Concert in 1817. Paganinni was also active, playing and writing for the guitar as well as the violin. Stradivarius made guitars as well as violins. At the end of the 19th century, the guitar had fallen out of favor, but was resurrected by Francisco Tarrega. He was considered to ... ...

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... instrument. Sor played the guitar as a solo instrument at the London Philharmonic Concert in 1817. Paganinni was also active, playing and writing for the guitar as well as the violin. Stradivarius made guitars as well as violins. At the end of the 19th century, the guitar had fallen out of favor, but was resurrected by Francisco Tarrega. He was considered to ... ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School