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Musical instruments at the World's Columbian Exposition; a review of musical instruments, publications and musical instrument supplies of all kinds, ... May 1 to October 31, 1893, and the awards g - Softcover
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 Excerpt: ...on the old Italian principles." The "Gemunder Art Violins" are to-day acknowledged the standard violins of the world. Sarasate, RUDOLF GEMUNDER. considered by many the greatest wizard of the violin since Paganini, has expressed his satisfaction with the Gemunder violins, in a personal letter to Mr. Gemunder, and endorsed their excellent attributes in the warmest manner. Much of the success obtained by the firm is due to the natural acumen, trained intelligence and expert knowledge of the two sons, A. M. Gemunder and Rudolf Gemunder. Both these gentlemen are skilled artists in their profession, and, while possessing the natural culture and refinement befitting their position in life, they have been brought up at the violin bench and possess a wide knowledge of every detail in the business. Of late years Mr. A. M. Gemunder has more especially looked after the financial and administrative departments of the business, spending a portion of his time on the road, and Mr. Rudolf looks exclusively after the home interests. August Gemunder & Sons obtained high honors at the Columbian Exposition in Section "I," and their exhibit was much admired by all interested in fine work. We append the text of the Columbian award: Exhibitor, Group 158. Class 929. AUGUST GEMUNDER & SONS, New York. Exhibit--Violins, 'Cellos, Violas, Bows, Guitars, Mandolins, Violin Case. This exhibit deserves an award: For the complete quartette sets of stringed instruments, prepared with great care and skill, made of American wood; said instruments being of superior tone and repeating the broad sonority of the Stradivarius and the brilliancy of Guarneri. For the splendid violins, being copies of Gaspero de Salo Magini, Amati and others, and an unfinished one, Stra...
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