WHEN THE STARS ALIGNED.

The article recounts the extraordinary post-war creation of the Paganini Quartet, a uniquely equipped ensemble whose brilliant but brief 20-year life was shaped by chance encounters, patronage, and tragedy. Topics include the cultural landscape after World War II, the decisive roles of wealthy patro...

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Publicado en:	Strad Vol. 137; no. 1629; pp. 46 - 52
Autor principal:	Potter, Tully
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Newsquest Specialist Media Jan2026
Materias:	Sociocultural factors Stradivari stringed instruments Apprenticeship programs Social development Social change
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Sumario:	The article recounts the extraordinary post-war creation of the Paganini Quartet, a uniquely equipped ensemble whose brilliant but brief 20-year life was shaped by chance encounters, patronage, and tragedy. Topics include the cultural landscape after World War II, the decisive roles of wealthy patrons, and the quartet's formation around Paganini's legendary set of Stradivari instruments.