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Dual accomplishments: the makers of Markneukirchen

2025-04-11T08:58:00

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The workshops of Markneukirchen and its environs made thousands of violins per year – but many were crafted by true artisans. Bruce Babbitt explains how these violins became the basis for a new book and exhibition charting their evolution

There are a large number of violin makers who started out in Markneukirchen, found more favourable ground for their development in other cities and achieved honour. Violins being made there now meet strict requirements of performance and tone, and […] artistically. If you want a perfect violin, you don’t have to look too far in Markneukirchen until you find a master who can build it for you…

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