An audio copy of a BBC radio program from the 1970's in which a panel (including some well-known names) try a short "blind-listening" test on four violins.
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Part 1 (858 kb) Introduction.
Part 2 (1850 kb) The violins are played.
Part 3 (1731 kb) Discussion of test limitations; and the results.
Part 4 (1850 kb) Discussion about classic violins, their sound and qualities, bows.
Part 5 (2172 kb) Discussion about modern violins, the Strad vs del Gesu debate.