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The Cradle of Harmony: William Sidney Mount's Violin and Fiddle Music

Gilbert Ross
The Cradle of Harmony: William Sidney Mount's Violin and Fiddle Music

William Sidney Mount (1807–1868) was an accomplished American painter, but he had many other interests and talents as well, such as playing the fiddle. He also designed and patented a novel type of violin, which he called "The Cradle of Harmony." The songs on this album are played on one of three such extant instruments; they produce a rich and full sound and, thanks to their curved back, are louder than the standard model.

Most of the tunes come from Mount's manuscripts, though he is the original author of only "In the Cars on the Long Island Railroad," and are performed by violinist Gilbert Ross. Liner notes include information on Mount and his fiddle design as well as information on each track.

Track Listing

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101
Gilbert Ross
00:47
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102
Gilbert Ross
01:21
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103
Gilbert Ross
01:51
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104
Gilbert Ross
01:00
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105
Gilbert Ross
01:30
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106
Gilbert Ross
01:00
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107
Gilbert Ross
00:52
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108
Gilbert Ross
02:20
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109
Gilbert Ross
00:55
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110
Gilbert Ross
01:00
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111
Gilbert Ross
01:57
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112
Gilbert Ross
01:20
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113
Gilbert Ross
00:42
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114
Gilbert Ross
01:20
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115
Gilbert Ross
00:55
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116
Gilbert Ross
00:50
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117
Gilbert Ross
02:08
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118
Gilbert Ross
01:32
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201
Gilbert Ross
00:49
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202
Gilbert Ross
01:34
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203
Gilbert Ross
02:20
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204
Gilbert Ross
00:40
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205
Gilbert Ross
01:55
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206
Gilbert Ross
00:40
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207
Gilbert Ross
00:48
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208
Gilbert Ross
02:58
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209
Gilbert Ross
01:15
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210
Gilbert Ross
01:15
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211
Gilbert Ross
01:29
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212
Gilbert Ross
01:26
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213
Gilbert Ross
00:40
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214
Gilbert Ross
02:19
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215
Gilbert Ross
01:26
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Gilbert Ross
00:45
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217
Gilbert Ross
01:24