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Jonathan Cooper, Maine musician and master violin maker, dies at 76

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PORTLAND, ME – APRIL 10: In his Portland workshop, Jonathan Cooper repairs a violin owned by Mark O’Connor, one of the world’s preeminent violinsts. Cooper, who owns Artistic Artisans, made the violin in 2002 and was repairing it for O’Connor because it was damaged just before a concert last weekend. (Photo by Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Jonathan Cooper in his Portland workshop in 2014. (Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/JonathanCooper2.jpg?w=780" /> Cooper made instruments for world-renowned musicians including Mark O'Connor and Michael Doucet. He inspired countless others.