”Lipiński” Violin, ca. 1715Antonio Stradivari (Cremona, Italy, 1644-1737)- Materials: Ba

”Lipiński” Violin, ca. 1715
Antonio Stradivari (Cremona, Italy, 1644-1737)

-Materials: Back/Ribs/Scroll: Maple • Top: Spruce • Parts: Ebony
-Strings: 4
-Other Notes: The Lipinski is noted as one of Stradivari’s finest violins, crafted during his ‘Golden’ period. This violin has lived through many owners, the earliest recorded being Giuseppe Tartini [imbedded link]. In 1849, it reached the hands of Karol Lipiński [linked], Polish composer and virtuoso. Centuries and several violinists later, it’s currently in the hands of Frank Almond, the concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

Well, mostly.

In 2014, Almond was robbed just after a performance and with a violin appraised at about $5 million, it’s no surprise the attack appeared planned. The violin is okay and was recovered about a month later, and currently resides with Almond. The event even spurred a short film in 2016, The Lipinski [linked].