Carving Violins in Brooklyn

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010

Master violin maker Sam Zygmuntowicz crafts world-class instruments in his Brooklyn workshop. He joins us, along with writer John Marchese, to talk about Mr. Zygmuntowicz's quest to carve a violin that can rival a Stradivarius.

The Violin Maker is available for purchase at amazon.com

Events: John Marchese and Sam Zygmuntowicz will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, April 12 at 7 pm
Lincoln Square Barnes & Noble
1972 Broadway, at 66th Street

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