Stradivarius: Mysteries Of The Supreme Violin
★ 7 · 2014 · 49m · Documentary
Around 600 Stradivarius-made violins still exist, but the secret of its unrivaled sound remains veiled in mystery. Join Karen Gomyo, a New York-based Stradivarius player, and performers, artisans, and scientists on a 300-year journey tracing the saga of this sublime instrument.
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