This violin once belonged to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania School District, but wound up in a garage sale, covered with red paint. The school district, contacted by telephone, said they hadn't had a string program in many years and that they didn't want the violin back. The label inside says "Antonio Curatoli" and "copy of Amati".
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Like the violin stories very much. As a non musician it has always seemed to me that musical instruments absorb the energy of their creation and add more each time they are played, reflecting the intent of the musician and the beauty of the music. A person who can both create and play an instrument is doubly blessed.
Thank you, Snister! Conversely, something bad happens to instruments which are not played.The glue becomes flaky and loose, the belly and top can come unstuck, the shell of the instrument can begin to sink, etc... one reason all those priceless violins are on loan to players.
Your post came up on a Google search.
I currently play a Curatoli and I love it ;-)
What are you planning to do with this violin? Are you interested in selling it?
I am learning to renovate violins and am interested in this one.
Thank you,
Katie
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