The intricate craftsmanship of a 17th-century Hamburg violin

Violin, Joachim Tielke (1641--1719), Hamburg, ca. 1685. Ex. 2 · 3:10 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: Experience the artistry of Joachim Tielke’s ca. 1685 violin through a performance of Bach. This video from The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases the intersection of historical instrument making and Baroque music.

The video features the Allegro from J. S. Bach's Sonata No. 2 in A minor, performed by Sean Avram Carpenter. It highlights a violin crafted by Joachim Tielke, a maker active from 1641 to 1719 in Hamburg, around 1685.

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