Author: Micaela
Date: 2001-06-28 22:09
I believe the most expensive violin was a Guarneri which was rumored to have gotten $4 million. I think it belonged to Yehudi Menuhin. Most pro violinists play on old violins, but there are also good new violins being made (some say they are as good as the old ones and they are certainly cheaper). The most expensive old violins are usually Italian, with French and German instruments next. French bows can be ridiculously expensive ($70,000?!). If you go too far back, you get Baroque violins, which are a different instrument.
On the clarinet front, I heard a CD once played on a 1900 clarinet. Believe me, you'd prefer the modern version. The intonation was spotty and the altissimo notes piercing. Besides, the thing only has four or five keys. It's a lot harder to play!
Linus- What did you think of that movie? I didn't like it very much. The China section was pretty good, though. The soundtrack was great- the music was by John Corigliano.
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