19th-century Norwegian violinist Ole Bull was compared to which celebrated Italian virtuoso of the time?
Ole Bull Ole Bornemann Bull (] ; 5 February 181017 August 1880) was a Norwegian virtuoso violinist and composer. According to Robert Schumann, he was on a level with Niccolò Paganini for the speed and clarity of his playing.
Hammer Stradivarius The Hammer Stradivarius is an antique violin made by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737) of Cremona. The back measures 36 cm, bearing the label inside: ""Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis/Faciebat Anno 1707"". Dating from 1707, it was made during Stradivari's 'golden' period.