The Accomplishments of Deaf Master Violin Maker Xian Baokang (Part 2)

A violin and bow sit on top of some sheet music on a wooden surface.

The wanton destruction of his mother's priceless Italian violin during the Cultural Revolution became the motivationin that produced a master craftsman. (Image: Grafner via Dreamstime)

The Accomplishments of Deaf Master Violin Maker Xian Baokang (Part 1)

Xian Baokang in his workshop holding a violin he made.

Xian Baokang, a deaf Chinese violin maker, won the gold medal in the 13th Violin Society of America's international competition for a violin he made. (Image: Screenshot via YouTube)

Art of a Luthier: Creation of a Cello

Crafting a cello.

The craftsmen who make and repair string instruments are called luthiers. (Image: Screenshot via YouTube)