I visit the Cremona Violin Museum

[@hayleyleiberman8491]

Gosh, I loved watching this. It's always just so engaging getting to see someone who is really passionate and excited about something they have dedicated their life to, explain in more detail why they care about it and why it's so remarkable. It's just so cool

[@edloki3057]

Oh MY LORD! PLEASE, Please, PLEASE show the violins longer.

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

I'll do a video on the violins in the museum soon... I really couldn't film longer in there...

[@pgmorrow]

Imagine going back in time to visit the great violin makers of Cremona and telling them, "400 years from now your creations will still be appreciated but you will be known as 'one of the OTHER great violin makers of Cremona.'"

[@26Bluegb]

I remember when my sister and I went to the Met in NYC, we made a beeline to the music room. It was funny, because she played cello growing up so that what she stared at & I played violin so that's what I stared at. We seriously just stared in silence with our mouths hanging open-- totally awe struck.

[@adalyman773]

Though I’m not a string player, this place is on my bucket list. One day I would love to take a musician’s tour of Europe.

[@LC-th1hy]

So much history of this magnificent art! The violins and workshop look divine! Glad you enjoy the museum! ^o^

[@whatthefolkvevo6970]

Thank you Olaf, i visited the museum about 20 years ago, it was nothing like the new museum. Your clip was really enjoyable and inspired me to I hopefully visit again one day.

[@pheart2381]

I am glad these old masters are mounted with supports underneath rather than simply hanging from the top.

[@Fidi987]

Do they have sound samples of the violins? It would be cool if they did. If you could put on headphones and listen to the violin while you looked at it.

[@umuttosun4879]

I was here on 4 days ago. And I must tell you, it is a must-visit museum. Don't forget to check which days the museum open, right now it's open from Wednesday to Friday I believe.

[@Ilcannone1743aficionado]

Very nice video,Thank you!

[@KeithR0000]

Awesome a new video been waiting

[@willy_wombat]

A nice overview !!

[@Stradivarius-xd4me]

Super vidéo ❤

[@scharnhorstkaisarbeethoven]

Cremona, islike a mecca for luthiers

[@kathyplaza9883]

I really hope that next time you make a video of this type, that you DWELL on the object or scene that you're shooting for more than a nano-second so that we don't get a quick tease to look at, but can actually see clearly what you're showing us. You no sooner say "this is a ____" that you then take the camera off what you just told us "You should see this ____" in an exciting voice. It becomes a let-down for the viewer. I'm not trying to be snarky about it as I know we're not professional photographers, but with a little thought I think you could make a much less frustrating (for the viewer) presentation. I'd really appreciate it. I wanted so bad to see what you were talking about, only to end up completely frustrated. I do want to add that normally your videos are fantastic and I appreciate all your efforts to include us viewers in your world! Thank you!

[@pheart2381]

You could put the subtitles on,turn the audio off and watch it at a slower speed.?

[@cornelious2]

@@pheart2381 I think they genuinely meant this to help Olaf. Yes the viewer can do all kinds of things to correct it but feedback is the way we all improve.

[@741662027]

Yes! Did the museum limit you to half a second of video per subject? Not only was there no time to absorb what you showed, you didn't point out the differences that you talked about. Very frustrating! We saw more of your tailpiece walking away from us! 🙂

[@kathyplaza9883]

@@pheart2381 Hey, thanks for that tip, I didn't think of that!

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

It was actually a real challenge to film in there. My idea was to give an overview to inspire you guys to go there if you can. But I also understand that that's not always possible. Some museums have really good digital versions as well, but unfortunately not this one.

[@randolphfriend8260]

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[@ssb73q]

Hi Olaf, thank you for showing the violin museum, very interesting. Why oh why do they display Strads with fine tuners on the e-string?

[@trattogatto]

because there are some museum curators playing those violins to keep them in good shape. I went to the museum in Florence and they did it

[@anjinsanx44]

Probably has great variety Of stores to buy good violins At different prices...in that city.....true????

[@reconphil]

What do you know about the Cello da spalla? Did they have any at the museum?

[@michaelblaney4461]

I guess he was the Leo Fender of his time🤔

[@adamgc73]

How much was addmission ?

[@almond614]

Sag mal Olaf. Gibt es eigentlich sowas wie custom Violinen? Also der Kunde beschreibt am Anfang wie genau das Instrument aussehen, anfühlen, anhören etc. soll und du bekommst es dann hin ihm eine nach seinem Wunsch zu machen?

[@AskOlaftheViolinmaker]

Absolut... Aber oft haben Geigenbauer ihren eigenen Stil, deswegen lohnt es sich einen Geigenbauer zu finden wo man die Instrumente sowieso schon mag.

[@nasseralmakseed9029]

Hope you learned something ! And why Stradivarius violins are still the best sound in the world ?!

[@Jeff034]

Olaf, nice vid but your cutaways to shots of tools and violins are far too short, you barely work out what you are looking at and you whip it away. Just feedback.

[@Creationhorse]

So no one comes to play these instruments ever?

[@danioa9414]

the violins preserved in the museum are regularly played for a few minutes every day to maintain the freshness of the sound which would otherwise deteriorate. Next to the museum is a well designed auditorium in which every Sunday morning a professional plays some tunes in which the public can participate for free.

[@cafaria]

@@danioa9414 this must be the most fulfilling task ever for a professional violinist.....

[@danioa9414]

@@cafaria I agree with you 👍

[@newlife1036]

Today it makes no sense to buy a master violin for $ 10,000. The German owner produces high-quality handmade violins at the Chinese factory. The power tool is not used. Violins are made exclusively using manual labor, in strict compliance with the technology of the 18th century

[@whatthefolkvevo6970]

Thank you, I visited the museum over 20 years ago, its great to see the new building and displays. Your video has inspired me to visit again.

[@sadhbhdelahunt]

I am not confined that a violin made in China will have wood seasoned to last a lifetime. A violin made by a professional luthier you know would give peace of mind. Also in China the lack of freedom to workers means they are not able to dispute the use of bad materials etc etc. Pot luck in buying a Chinese violin. My opinion only.