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The Cremona Violin
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Written by E. T. A. Hoffmann 3 audiobooks with Academy Voices
Hoffmann was a German writer, composer and judge. More about E. T. A. Hoffmann →
Michael Lyons
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Gothic Fiction

The Cremona Violin

by E. T. A. Hoffmann · read by Michael Lyons · 1 hr 1 min

Councillor Krespel is a strange man and a master violin maker. He pulls old violins apart to learn their secrets and keeps his lovely daughter Antonia shut away.

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Councillor Krespel is a strange man and a master violin maker. He pulls old violins apart to learn their secrets and keeps his lovely daughter Antonia shut away. A young musician falls for her. E. T. A. Hoffmann's tale of music, obsession and a violin from Cremona, read by Michael Lyons. One hour. For listeners who like German Romantic fiction. A good match for anyone who loves music, mystery and old stories.

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Details
Length
1 hr 1 min
Narration
Solo narrator
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Released
March 2026
Publisher
Academy Voices
Language
English
ISBN
9798240125355
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This edition of The Cremona Violin by E. T. A. Hoffmann is narrated by Michael Lyons.

How long is The Cremona Violin audiobook?

It runs 1 hr 1 min, unabridged, so you hear the complete text.

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