About the show
We cover the lives of violin makers, their best parts and worst parts, yesterday and today. Historical stories, interviews with experts and makers in the field. Omobono Stradivari was the least liked son of his father, Antonio, he was remembered in Antonio's will as a screw up. He is our north star. We are all part of this. We all belong exactly here.
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Episodes
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Episode 21: The Chemicals, Part 1
March 4th, 2020 | Season 2 | 1 hr 4 mins
aniline dyes, cancer, cello, chemical safety, chemicals, luthier, viola, violin, violin shop, workbench
What kinds of chemicals are we exposed to in this industry, and how can we better protect ourselves? Join us for part 1 where we interview a young cancer survivor.
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Episode 20: Pablo's Adventure a.k.a. Never trust Steve Sincere
February 5th, 2020 | Season 2 | 43 mins 30 secs
cello, landofi, luthier, omo, steve sincere, theft, theft ring, viola, violin, violin shop, violin theft
In the summer of 2015 a violin theft ring was operating in in the south eastern United States. Hear the story of how the arrest unfolded in Pablo Alfaro's shop.