The Genius of Antonio Stradivari

Sat 17 July | Harrogate Theatre | 11am

Stradivari changed the world of music by crafting his legendary violins renowned for their exquisite beauty. His genius prompted George Eliot to declare: “’Tis God gives skill, but not without men’s hands: He could not make Antonio Stradivari’s violins without Antonio.”

Author of Stradivarius: Five Violins, One Cello and a Genius, Toby Faber takes us on an enthralling journey blending biography and passionate detective work as he explores the enigma of the man and his unique violins – the most prized instruments of all time.

Tickets: £8 Unreserved

“Fascinating, accessible and enjoyable.”
Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring