When you think of violins, you probably think of Italy. But violin making also has a lesser-known history in the Netherlands, especially in Amsterdam.
In this audio piece, that hidden history is uncovered. It takes a look at how violin making developed alongside the city’s music culture. At the same time, the production connects this past to the present by following a modern violin maker at work.
By combining sound, interview and research, the piece gives a closer look at a craft that is not often talked about, but still exists today.
