The Violin Chronicles Podcast

The Violin Chronicles Podcast

Linda Lespets 49 - EP 43. Katerina Guarneri, the first lady...

In this podcast I will be telling the wild and wonderful stories englobing the lives of famous violin makers, what they got up to and placing them in their historical and musical context.
We will look at instrument makers such as Gasparo da Salo, the Amati family, Guarneri Del Gesu and Stradivari just to name a few. Who were these people? What were their lives like? What was Stradivaris secret? and most importantly why and how did they make these master pieces we see and revere today.
What was the first ballet like that Andrea Amati’s instruments played in, costing millions? Why did Antonio Stradivari have a shotgun wedding? and did Guarneri del Gesu really go to prison for murder?
I speak to historians, musicians, violin makers and experts to unveil the stories of these beautiful violins, violas, cellos, double basses and the people who made them.
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Episodios

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EP 43. Katerina Guarneri, the first lady...

04 mar. 2026
48-

EP 42. Del Gesu Part 6. How it all ended

13 ene. 2026
47-

Ep 41. Del Gesu Part 5; Cremona under siege, violins and drama!

05 ene. 2026
46-

Ep 40. Del Gesu Part 4. "The Master and His Cello: Exploring the Hands of Del Gesu with Julian Thompson"

11 dic. 2025
45-

Ep 39. Del Gesu Part 3: The Wilderness years

28 nov. 2025