Even in the 16th century, music was highly appreciated in Venice, becoming one of the most popular arts in the 18th century, with a flourishing of theatres, concert halls and many composers. In particular, the Venetian school gave a great impulse to Baroque music, putting an end to Renaissance music. Venice Original selects the best craftsmen to hand down the art of making handmade musical instruments: plucked, bowed or wind instruments, often made to order to create unique melodies and sounds to hear and play.