Cherished both by musicians and appreciators of music the world over, the violin
remains as relevant and evocative an instrument today as when it was first
developed centuries ago in the Middle East. A mainstay in both classical and
popular music, the violin has reached a position of international respect and
ubiquity few instruments ever achieve.
Specialized violin makers, known
as luthiers, sometimes take years to hone and perfect their craft of producing
quality, durable, stringed instruments. Antonio Stradivari is perhaps the
best-known of all historical luthiers. As a testament to his instruments’
excellence, the surviving violins from his time are held in the highest regard
by players and luthiers of the modern age, despite their being several hundred
years old.
About the Author:
A medical doctor and lover of classical
music, Leon Turovsky, MD, is a musician himself, having received professional
training in violin at Russia’s Tashkent State Uchilishche of Music. For more
information about his practice, please visit
www.brooklynlasers.com.
remains as relevant and evocative an instrument today as when it was first
developed centuries ago in the Middle East. A mainstay in both classical and
popular music, the violin has reached a position of international respect and
ubiquity few instruments ever achieve.
Specialized violin makers, known
as luthiers, sometimes take years to hone and perfect their craft of producing
quality, durable, stringed instruments. Antonio Stradivari is perhaps the
best-known of all historical luthiers. As a testament to his instruments’
excellence, the surviving violins from his time are held in the highest regard
by players and luthiers of the modern age, despite their being several hundred
years old.
About the Author:
A medical doctor and lover of classical
music, Leon Turovsky, MD, is a musician himself, having received professional
training in violin at Russia’s Tashkent State Uchilishche of Music. For more
information about his practice, please visit
www.brooklynlasers.com.