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The violin maker, 1905
10 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 64. See the scan on archive.org.
1"Without doubt, Amati ranks first," answered Matthias, "for as he makes a violin he breathes a soul into the instrument, and such a soul as heaven itself might send. There is only one Amati."
3"And what hast thou to say of Scarlatti?" questioned the other, with a sly glance.
5Klotz saw through the intention of the fellow; he knew what was his object; he therefore played the part of the wise man and answered, cautiously:
7"I think that it might be very hard to give a decided answer here, for Scarlatti and Amati rank equally, generally speaking. In many respects I place Scarlatti above the Cremona master; for one thing, in the majesty and fullness of tone."
9"Thou art right," agreed Lomo, eagerly; "in that our master is unsurpassed. But thou must not forget that Scarlatti's fame on this account first came to him since I have worked for him. Before that he certainly made good violins, or what they call good violins; but the crowning glory, the full, pure, and noble tone, they had
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