The Violin Chronicles Podcast

Bonus ep: Ballet, Amati Violins, and a Psychopaths Wedding.

Want to hear about the worlds most expensive ballet performance, murderous royals and Cremonese violins? Well listen on to see what happened to Andrea Amati's instruments

Ep 18. Girolamo II Amati, the last of the Amati family of violin makers

GIROLAMO AMATI II. Girolamo II Amati was the last of the Amati family of violin makers in Cremona. He worked along side Antonio Stradivari and the Guarneri family in an i

Free Patreon Episode, how to recognise that violin

For a quick revision of your makers with tips and clues to look out for so you too can recognise their work. If you would like to hear more so that you too can become mo

Ep 17. Nicolo Amati Part 4, master violin maker

NICOLO AMATI PART 4. Nicolo finds love, the workshop is full steam ahead and this violin maker has to find creative ways to get family members out of his house so his fut

Ep 16. Nicolos grand plan or ”Grand Pattern”? The new-age violin part 3

NICOLO AMATI PART 3. Welcome to another episode of “The Violin Chronicles” podcast that delves into the lives and legacies of the world's most renowned artisans and craft

Ep 15 Nicolo Amati part 2 The violin that almost wasn’t

NICOLO AMATI PART 2. In this episode of “the Violin Chronicles”, we delve into the life of Nicolo Amati, a name synonymous with the exquisite craftsmanship of violins. Be

Ep 14 Maggini, the real thing... or a copy, with Florian Leonhard and Benjamin Hebbert

G.P MAGGINI PART 2. In the history of violin making Maggini is a must. I speak to two violin experts Florian Leonhard and Benjamin Hebbert about Giovannin Paolo Maggini.

Ep 13. Giovanni Paolo Maggini; his life and the Brescian School of violin making.

G.P MAGGINI PART 1. This is the captivating journey through the life and craftsmanship of Gio Paolo Maggini, a renowned violin maker hailing from Brescia, Italy. Join us

Ep 12. Nicolo Amati, The calm before the storm. Lutherie and beyond!

In which we look into the young life of Nicolo Amati. NICOLO AMATI PART 1. I talk to Timo-Veikko Valve principal cellist in the Australian Chamber Orchestra who plays on

Ep 11.The making of Nicolo Amati with Benjamin Hebbert

THE AMATI BROTHERS PART 3. The Amati Brothers were working and living in a time of musical innovation and discovery. Join me as I discover what influences Monteverdi, mus

Ep 10. The Amati Brothers ”Fraternal Fallout: When Brothers Collide” The age of the Viola.

THE AMATI BROTHERS PART 2. Continue listening to the tale of the Amati brothers to help understand who made which instruments from now on.  Is the violin making center o

Ep 9. The Amati Brothers, the extraordinary journey of two violin makers.

THE AMATI BROTHERS PART 1. The sons of Andrea , "The Amati Brothers" took violas, violins and cellos to new heights with their incredible skill and innovation. Meet Anton

Ep.8 Andrea Amati part 5 Is this the end of the violin?

ANDREA AMATI PART 5. Andreas life is coming to an end, war is raging in France and fashion is dictating how you can hold your violin! Check it all out in this new episode

Ep 7. Andrea Amati Part 4, Don’t mention the war, sending threats on violins now are we?

ANDREA AMATI PART 4. We look at how the French Monarchs used music as a political tool and the symbols on the instruments Andrea Amati made were not just a pretty decorat

Ep 6. Andrea Amati Part 3 The painted Violins of Charles IX

ANDREA AMATI PART 3. Artificial Dolphins, heavenly spheres and Catherine de Medici taking her tween King son on a royal tour of the land to the sounds of Amati violins, t

Ep 5. Violin maker Andrea Amati Part 2 Amati and the Reformation, bring out the violins!

ANDREA AMATI PART 2. Explore the captivating story of Andrea Amati, the pioneering violin maker whose artistry revolutionized the world of music. Discover his iconic desi

Ep 4. Unveiling the Secrets of Andrea Amati and his violins: Part 1

 ANDREA AMATI PART 1. The Amati family; in this Series we explore the life and legacy of Andrea Amati, the masterful craftsman behind some of the world's most revered vio

Ep 3. Gasparo da Salo Part 3 And his new fancy pants assistant. Violins on the rise!

GASPART DA SALO PART 3. Stay with our maker as we look at the ups and downs of life and hear from Maxime Bibeau about his instrument and what it is like to share his care

Ep 2. Gasparo Da Salo Violin maker and Luthier part 2 This guy is going places.

GASPARO DA SALO PART 2. Join me as I delve into the world of Gasparo Da Salo once again and discover what  guns, Monetverdi and a war in France have to do with his busine

Ep 1. The master craftsman: Gasparo Da Salo and his violins.

GASPARO DA SALO PART 1. Why is Gasparo Bertolotti considered to be the first violin maker? Join me as I explore the life and craftsmanship of Gasparo da Salò, a master lu