History of Music- Stradivarius Violins

1. There are 609 violins, 12 violas, and 64 cellos of Antonio Stradivari currently accounted for throughout the world. 

2. The Los Angeles Philharmonic owns the Stradivarius that Martin Chalifour plays as concertmaster. The violin was made by Antonio Stradivari in 1729. 

3.  A concertmaster plays the crucial role as a mediator between the conductor and the musicians. They guide the orchestra toward an ideal sound.