Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen Of Cremona (2010)
During the late 17th and early 18th centuries, two violinmakers from the same small town, indeed, the same block, were making the most sought-after violins ever created. Everyone has heard of Antonio Stradivari, but few know the name Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù. Through interviews with historians, experts, luthiers, and virtuosos, this documentary tells the story of these two masters of violinmaking and why today their stringed instruments are worth millions of dollars to musicians and collectors the world over.
Director: John Forsen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Cast
- Alfred Molina - Narrator
- Midori - Self
- Itzhak Perlman - Self
- Charles Beare - Self
- John Becker - Self
- Joshua Bell - Self
- Bruce Carlson - Self
- Regina Carter - Self
- Carlo Chiesa - Self
- James Ehnes - Self
Screenplay
Production: Fidget Films
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Forsen
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen Of Cremona about?
- During the late 17th and early 18th centuries, two violinmakers from the same small town, indeed, the same block, were making the most sought-after violins ever created. Everyone has heard of Antonio Stradivari, but few know the name Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù. Through interviews with historians, experts, luthiers, and virtuosos, this documentary tells the story of these two masters of violinmaking and why today their stringed instruments are worth millions of dollars to musicians and collectors the world over.
- Who directed Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen Of Cremona?
- Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen Of Cremona was directed by John Forsen.
- Who stars in Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen Of Cremona?
- Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen Of Cremona stars Alfred Molina, Midori, Itzhak Perlman, Charles Beare, John Becker, Joshua Bell.
- How long is Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen Of Cremona?
- Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen Of Cremona has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen Of Cremona?
- Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen Of Cremona is a Documentary film.