The violin was the least of the Wittgenstein family's concerns when the Nazis in 1938 classified the Wittgensteins as having "mixed blood"-they were partly Jewish. Their father, the industrialist Karl Wittgenstein, in 1897 purchased one of the most famous instruments ever made-the 1742 Guarneri del Gesu played by the Italian composer-violinist Antonio Bazzini. This was the same family whose ranks included the brilliant 20th Century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein and his brother, the esteemed concert pianist Paul Wittgenstein. "The other 1742 Guarneri del Gesu with questions surrounding its Holocaust-era provenance once belonged to the partly Jewish Wittgenstein family of Vienna, which was forced to turn over money and possessions to the Nazis. Historical context, expert commentary, rare images and original recordings LSO Digital Exhibition, Violins of the LSO Violin Festival.Violin, viola and cello bows of the 18th century Italian cello making: origins to 1750, expert commentary, artist interviews, rare images Panormo The life and work of Vincenzo and his sons Latest research, new biography, 22 instruments and bows.Spotlighting the historic instruments played at the Wigmore Hall Sales Tax (New York, London and Berlin Sales).
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