violin

In 1960, the private donor visited the Möller & Zn. shop in Amsterdam and tried out several violins. He chose the Jacobs because of its noble tone, and his father bought the instrument for him. He then played the violin for over 40 years as a passionate amateur violinist. When it became increasingly difficult physically to master the refined movements required of a violinist, the owner decided to find a good home for the violin. His wife came home with a brochure from the Musical Instrument Fund. The decision wasn’t made overnight, but eventually the owner called the Musical Instrument Fund to announce that he wanted to donate not only the violin but also his viola and two bows to the Musical Instrument Fund. That donation was finalized in early 2012. Mara Oosterbaan was the first violinist to play the instrument. She was followed by Charlotte Spruit. David Alonso Molina currently holds the Amsterdam violin.