By Karen Wada

The violins of Antonio Stradivari are revered for being not only superb instruments but works of art. "They combine this magical quality of sound with spectacular craftsmanship," says Margaret Batjer, concertmaster of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

Each of these wooden wonders also possesses an individual, inner beauty, what she calls "their own magnificent souls."

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