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We publish books to take you on a personal journey through the discovery, love and understanding of the richness of classical music.

Classical music and string instruments related publications

10/12/2025

🎻 Back in Stock — Rodney Friend’s The Violin in 5ths

“A great way to get a better sound and more variety of colours.”
 “It’s helped remove a lot of tension in my left hand — I feel more relaxed when shifting.”

Discover why violinists worldwide are embracing Rodney Friend’s fifths method — a revolutionary approach to intonation, sound, and hand freedom.

📘 Available again via Beares Publishing.

09/11/2025

A name can hold a world. When mastery transcends time, it becomes language itself. Stradivari stands where craft becomes legend. 💫

08/11/2025

How does achievement look to you? For us, achievement very much looks like the 6 volumes of Antonio Stradivari: The Complete Works.

Tag and share achievements you’re most proud of!

03/11/2025

We’ve started wrapping the first sets for this year’s Christmas trees. Each parcel carries a decade of craftsmanship, scholarship, and devotion — ready to become someone’s most unexpected gift.
Have you ordered yours yet?
🎄 Antonio Stradivari: The Complete Works Deluxe and Library Editions available — worldwide shipping.

01/11/2025

It’s November 1 — which means we’re officially allowed to think about gifts.
 And if you’re looking for something truly extraordinary this year — something that transcends trends and seasons — here’s one idea.

📖 Antonio Stradivari: The Complete Works A ten-year journey distilled into six volumes, documenting every known work by the most celebrated luthier in history.

🤍For collectors, libraries, or anyone who believes that beauty belongs in permanence.

✨ Available in Deluxe Edition and Library Edition — each numbered, signed, and bound to last for generations.

🔗 link in bio to discover more and place your order.

19/09/2025

A Basquiat sells for $110 million and we nod knowingly. “Art,” we say. “Genius.” “Investment.”

A Stradivarius sells for $15 million and suddenly everyone’s an expert. “It’s just a tool,” they protest. “Musicians need instruments to work with, not museum pieces.”

But here’s what fascinates me: why do we accept astronomical prices for paint on canvas, yet balk when wood and varnish command the same respect?

Both were made by human hands. Both carry centuries of reverence. Both transform raw materials into something that moves us beyond language.

The difference isn’t in the objects themselves—it’s in how we’ve learned to see them. We’ve been trained to think of violins as “tools of the trade,” functional objects that belong in the service of something else.

Maybe our shock at violin prices reveals more about our blind spots than it does about the market.
Link in bio, if you’re ready to question what we really mean when we say “just a tool.”

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09/09/2025

Join us for an exploration of Antonio Stradivari's unmatched legacy

📍 Casa Stradivari
🗓️ 26 September, 19:00

✨ And to add a touch of excitement, all attendees will be entered into a draw to win a complete Library Edition set of Antonio Stradivari: The Complete Works.

RSVP below in comments or send us a DM to save your seat

06/09/2025

In 1727, at age 83, Antonio Stradivari did something surprising: he threw away the cello templates he’d used for decades and created something completely new: the Forma B piccola.

Why would a master craftsman suddenly change his methods so late in life? The answer wasn’t in his workshop, but in the concert halls of Italy, where music was changing fast.

Around 1720, cellos were background instruments. They sat at the back, playing simple bass lines while violins got all the attention.

But by the 1720s, composers were giving cellos starring roles.

🎻Bach wrote his famous Cello Suites, treating the cello like a complete orchestra.
🎻Vivaldi composed demanding concertos that sent cellists racing up and down their instruments.
🎻Other composers across Italy were writing solo pieces that pushed the cello into high notes once reserved only for violins.

Musicians suddenly needed cellos that could do more than just provide background harmony. They needed instruments that could sing beautifully in those high registers and project clearly in concert halls.

Stradivari was paying attention. His new design wasn’t random. It was a direct response to what musicians needed. At 83, when he could have stuck with what worked, he chose to innovate instead.

This story shows how art and craft work together. Musicians push boundaries, and craftspeople respond by pushing theirs. Real mastery isn’t just about perfecting your technique. It’s knowing when to break your own rules to serve something bigger.

03/02/2025

✨ What Can Stradivari Teach Us About Staying Creative in Uncertain Times? 🎻✨

Imagine this: The peaceful streets of Cremona suddenly turned into a battlefield during the Battle of Cremona (1702). Cannons echoed, chaos reigned, and yet, Antonio Stradivari sat quietly in his workshop, crafting some of the most extraordinary violins ever made. 🎶 12 instruments in 1702 alone! 🎻

His resilience shows us that even during chaos, creativity can thrive. 🌟 How do YOU stay focused during tough times? Share your thoughts below! 👇

Read the full story about Stradivari, the battle, and his unmatched focus on our blog. 🔗 [Link in bio]

21/01/2025

Incredible story we came across when researching for our new publication “Antonio Stradivari: The Complete Works”.

Do you think violins (and musical instruments in general) belong in a museum or should they be played?

What are your thoughts on preservation and performance? How can we ensure these cultural icons remain vibrant and accessible for future generations?

Let’s discuss this in the comments!

31/12/2024

✨ Happy New Year! ✨

To our dear friends, colleagues, and all who share our passion for violins, heritage, and preserving the timeless legacy of Stradivari—thank you for being part of our journey.

2024 was a landmark year for us as we proudly released our long-awaited volumes, the culmination of 9 years of dedicated research and collaboration. As we step into 2025, we look forward to continuing this journey, sharing our insights, and bringing Stradivari’s story to every corner of the world.

We can’t wait to connect with you, whether in person or online, and celebrate the enduring gift of Stradivari’s artistry together.

Here’s to a year filled with music, discovery, and inspiration! 🎻

20/12/2024

We have donated a set of Antonio Stradivari: The Complete Works to the Museo del Violino in Cremona. This institution and the amazing people behind it have been instrumental in making Cremona the epicentre of contemporary violinmaking but also as a place of cutting edge research into the legacy of legendary violinmakers such as Antonio Stradivari.

The team at the Museo del Violino has been supporting of this once-in-a-lifetime project since the very beginning and we are very grateful to them for it. We hope that this publication will assist contemporary makers in their advanced studies of Stradivari’s legacy, and start new interesting conversations.

Our special gratitude to Dr Virginia Villa and Riccardo Angeloni for welcoming us at Museo del Violino!

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