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  • Violins and their Makers
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  • Stradivarius Violins
  • Maggini Instruments
  • Amati Violins
  • Stainer Family
  • Bergonzi Family of Violin Makers
  • Violin Makers Named Gagliano
  • Violin Makers Named Glass
  • Guarneri Violins
  • Hopf Violins
  • Klotz Family of Violin Makers
  • Ruggieri Family
  • Violin Makers Named Vuillaume

Violins and their Makers

The Smithsonian's priceless collection of musical instruments are brought to life through the the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society's exhibitions, concerts, tours, broadcasts, recordings, and educational programs. View violins and portraits of violinists and fiddle players in the Smithonian's collections. Read about research to understand the engineering and craftsmanship that Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737) built into each of his renowned instruments.


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Violin and bow

Violin and bow

Fritz Kreisler

Nathan Milstein

Jascha Heifetz

Stroh Violin

Patrice Munsel

Stroh Violin

Street Musicians

Duet

Efrem Zimbalist

Yehudi Menuhin

Fritz Kreisler

Eugene Ormandy and Joseph Szigeti

Jascha Heifetz

Street Fiddler

Sweet Adeline

Moennig Violin

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