A pilgrimage to Taiwan’s extraordinary instrument collection

Andrew Green
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Tainan’s Chimei Museum houses one of the finest collections of historic violins in the world – including the instrument on which Marie Hall premiered ‘The Lark Ascending’. Andrew Green explores its wonders with museum curator Dai-Ting Chung, and considers whether increasing global political instability presents a threat to the collection

Hall of fame: The Chimei Museum houses historic instruments played by top talent from across the globe (Image courtesy of the Chimei Museum)
Hall of fame: The Chimei Museum houses historic instruments played by top talent from across the globe (Image courtesy of the Chimei Museum)

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