Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars | Visit Mesa

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars, showcases more than 70 exceptional string instruments and bows crafted by master luthiers such as Antonio Stradivari, Andrea Amati, and Giuseppe Guarneri “del Gesù.” This one-of-a-kind exhibition includes violins, guitars, lutes, and bows from the 16th to 19th centuries—many of which have never been publicly displayed before.
Exhibition highlights include:

The “Tartini” violin by Antonio Stradivari (1726), comes from late in his golden period, when he made his most mature instruments.

A mandolino coristo by Antonio Stradivari, one of only two known surviving mandolins crafted by the iconic luthier.

A violin by Andrea Amati who created the violin and the violin family as we know them today. This violin is one of only twenty-three documented Amati instruments known to survive today and a new addition to MIM’s permanent collection.

A guitar from the school of Matteo Sellas, c. 1625. This Venetian guitar is embellished with ivory, ebony, tortoiseshell, and pearl, and it has a tiered “wedding cake” rose, a common feature of guitars until the mid-18th century.

And much more. Tickets and more information at MIM.org.

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  • Thursday, December 12
  • Friday, December 13
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