Nathan WeissGerman Violinmaking: The Hopf FamilyWhile early members of this dynasty created violins that have endured for hundreds of years, later industrious Hopfs also were successful…Aug 29Aug 29
Nathan WeissViolinists Turned ConductorsAs the orchestra concertmaster is always a violinist, it seems natural that great conductors are often great violinists. Here we list some…Jun 7Jun 7
Nathan WeissAbout a third of violin players acknowledge leaving their instrument vulnerable to theft, a large…In most major cities in the developed world, it’s a pretty common truism that leaving something on a car seat is an invitation to thieves…May 8May 8
Nathan WeissDeLay, Gingold & Galamian: Three Legendary Violin TeachersEven Itzahk Perlman had a teacher, without whom he would not be the performer he is today. It takes sacrifice to leave the stage and…Apr 14Apr 14
Nathan WeissThe provenance of a great violin, viola or cello plays heavily into its value.The challenges and sometimes great triumphs of tracking the provenance and value of art and antiques has been the subject of extensive…Apr 14Apr 14
Nathan WeissProvenance and a Fine Instrument’s ValueSome of the finest violins, cellos, basses and other stringed instruments are now 100s of years old and of great value. Knowing their…Mar 9Mar 9
Nathan WeissThe Violins of Jascha HeifetzHis hands may have created the most beautiful music of the 20th century. But in an instant, Heifetz risked it all to save a timeless…Nov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
Nathan WeissThe interplay of historical events and inventive instrument making — violins providing the best…The Baroque Period, roughly the 17th and first half of the 18th centuries, was not just about music but also of the visual arts, fashion…Nov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
Nathan WeissThe Famous — or Infamous — Thefts of Stradivarius ViolinsDespite the difficulty thieves might find reselling famous works of the master luthier, history shows that Stradivariuses hold enduring…Jul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021