Now 200 years old, the violin originally belonged to his great-grandfather, Franz Landsberger. In 1901, Landsberger helped open the Beuthen City Opera House in Germany, raising money to build the ...
The most illustrious of several violin makers in the Bergonzi family was Carlo, born in Cremona, Italy, in 1683 (d. 1747). His training is not documented, but his early instruments show the influence ...
“Our national anthem is absolutely supposed to be played on the violin. WOW.” The performance set the stage for an unforgettable cultural moment, blending American patriotism with German ...