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No instrument has carried more of classical music’s history than the violin. This series explores the violin as art itself: conversations with a leading dealer, master luthier, and celebrated performer reveal its extraordinary value, craftsmanship, and enduring place at the center of classical music.
A rare violin is more than a musical instrument. It is a work of art, a piece of history, and in some cases, one of the most valuable objects in the world. Carlos Tome, partner and Head of Sales at Tarisio, the world’s leading firm specializing in fine string instruments, will offer an insider’s look at the delights and complexities of the violin market: what makes these instruments extraordinary, how their individual lives intersect with world events, and what it feels like to place a centuries-old masterwork in the hands of a performer. Tome will share the stories behind some of the most remarkable instruments he has encountered and the enduring allure of the great makers of the past.
This series is presented in conjunction with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Violin Festival of concerts February 17, 21 and 24 at the Royal Poinciana Chapel.