Broadcast - Mini-Music - What You Should Know Before You Buy That Strad

This Mini-Music series takes a look at the creative process of music, revealing some of what to listen for and to look for behind the scenes. Join us as we explore concepts of musical imagery, performance practice, critical listening, opera staging and production.

Is there a correlation between the cost of a violin and its quality? Do violinists agree on what "quality" means? Why are violins made by today's luthiers not as highly regarded as old instruments? Prof. Scavone will discuss recent research aimed at answering these questions.