A 1720 Stradivarius, it's known as the "Red Mendelssohn" and its mysterious history inspired the 1998 film "The Red Violin " by Francois Girard, with an Academy Award-winning score by John Corigliano.

The Broadalbin-Perth School District is pleased to announce a free concert featuring renowned violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn who will play the 1720 ''Red Mendelssohn'' Stradivarius violin.

The "Red Violin" was created by famous violin maker, Antonio Stradivari, in 1720. The violin seemed to have vanished for more than 200 years, before it resurfaced in the 1930's in Berlin.

Pitcairn plays the 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius violin, which has a mysterious history that inspired the 1998 Academy Award winning film, "The Red Violin." ...

The legendary 1720 Stradivarius Red Mendelssohn that inspired a movie, The Red Violin, is coming to Houston for one night only.

The Red Violin. 9/7/2023 | 10m 30s Video has Closed Captions | CC. The Red Violin. The intricate history of a beautiful antique violin is traced from its creation in Cremona, Ital ...

Crafted in Italy over three centuries ago, missing for over 200 years, The Red Violin Returns to Austin, featuring international artist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing in partnership with the ...

Symphony Silicon Valley will screen acclaimed film ‘Red Violin’ and perform the Oscar-winning score, with Lara St. John as soloist.

The 1720 Stradivarius eventually surfaced in 1930s Berlin where it had been purchased by an heir to the great composer, Felix Mendelssohn. Years later, the violin was purchased by a New York ...

Once owned by the heirs of Felix Mendelssohn’s family and known for its peculiar red varnish, it was one of 600 violins Stradivarius made and dates from 1720.

Symphony Silicon Valley will screen acclaimed film ‘Red Violin’ and perform the Oscar-winning score, with Lara St. John as soloist.