Fine Instruments, Makers and Stories

Our selection of the greatest Symphony Orchestras Worldwide Known for their elegant and beautiful performances, the most outstanding Symphony Orchestras have the power to leave us speechless with such beautiful work. All over the world and with excellent musicians, the symphonies are all so amazing!  What is the greatest Orchestra in the world you would […]

The Ideal Soundpost Placement: How Position Impacts Your Instrument’s Tone Do you experience trouble when managing the acoustics of your stringed instrument — be it a violin, cello, or viola? It is an all too common problem among these instruments and can be solved quite easily if you take care of the soul of your […]

What makes the Italian violin so special? Since the 15th century, Italy has been home to some of the world's finest violins; and for centuries, nearly every legendary violinist carried an Italian-made violin. There are instances where musicians would even claim to have bad performances because their violins weren't made in Italy! But why do Italians dominate […]

Facts about Antonio Stradivari's History Known all over the world, Stradivari crafted an estimated 1,000 instruments, 650 of which survive today. Born in 1644 and originally from Cremona, Antonio Stradivari is known as one of the best violin-makers! The luthier spent 71 years crafting violins, violas, and cellos, which is quite a lot for somebody who […]

Violin Makers in Cremona: History & Present Deep in the heart of Italy, nestled along the tranquil banks of the Po River, lies the charming town of Cremona. This enchanting town has been a sanctuary for centuries for craftsmen, musicians, and dreamers. Cremona is the epicenter of violin making, where the art of crafting violin, viola, and cello has […]

French Violin Makers Violin making is a challenging yet beautiful craft, capturing the hearts of musicians and string instrument enthusiasts worldwide. These fine instruments are tricky to learn, requiring robust skills to balance the challenging instrument while playing it. So, it’s no surprise that violins, violas, and cellos are physically challenging to produce! This article […]

Few names in music history carry as much reverence as Antonio Stradivari, who is a great inspiration for us at Amorim.  His violins, known as Stradivarius, are symbols of perfection instruments that have transcended centuries, still played by the greatest musicians of our time. From the intimate workshops of Cremona, Italy, Stradivari transformed the art of violin making into […]

Musical instruments distinguish themselves by the timbre of their sound, and there is a good amount of violin sound and tones available. So how do you figure out which violin sound or tone is right for you? How does each violin sound differ from each other? When you start to play the violin, you realize […]

Top Cello Makers in 2023 Who are the top cello makers in 2023? We are here to tell you all about that. Let’s start by talking about this beautiful instrument. The violoncello, also known as the “cello,” is an instrument with over 400 years of history and belongs to the family of stringed instruments, similar to the violin, […]

As musicians, we are constantly striving to improve our violin’s sound. One of the easiest ways to check if your violin’s sound is up to snuff is to physically examine the violin bridge and soundpost. These two small but important parts are responsible for carrying the vibration from the top of the violin to its […]