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The Perfect Fiddle

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Antonio Stradivari was born
350 years ago near
Cremona in northern Italy. During his working life he produced over 1,000 musical instruments, of which 600 have survived.
Tasmin Little presents a history of the Stradivarius violin and, with the help of musicians, scientists and historians, discovers what it takes to create the perfect fiddle.
Producer Bridget Apps

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Antonio Stradivari
Producer:
Bridget Apps
Source: Radio Times

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