violin
Johannes Theodorus Cuypers
built in The Hague in 1767
A violin built by Johannes Theodorus Cuypers in The Hague, 1767.
History of this instrument
In late 2022, the owner of this violin—a violinist herself—decided to loan her beautiful Cuypers to the Musical Instrument Fund. She has traveled the world with this instrument, touring with many leading ensembles. Now she teaches extensively, and this beautiful instrument can be played by a new generation. This violin is a particularly early work by Johannes Theodorus Cuypers, described as exceptionally elegant. Although this violin dates from the early Classical period, it has had a Baroque setup for decades, which makes the instrument sound exceptional. Karina Sosnowska is the first violinist to play the Hague violin on behalf of Het Muziekinstrument.
About the builder Johannes Theodorus Cuypers
The Netherlands experienced two periods of prosperity in violin making. The first was in Amsterdam from 1650 to 1728; the second took place largely in The Hague, from 1760 to 1840. This peak was primarily due to the Cuypers family, led...
