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3/26/2017

Topic Reading-Vol.1810-3/26/2017

Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Why centuries-old Stradivari violins smash auction records
Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737) lived in nearly the same period as Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). He was an Italian a craftsman of stringed instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas and harps. His instruments have been appraised by prominent players of those instruments for years and regarded the most valuable musical instruments in auctions. In fact, the prices of his good works are expected to double every decade.
Why are they so appreciated? Aren’t there any violins sound as good or deep as his works? Isn’t that the same admiration people have had for Bach or Van Gogh?
Enjoy reading and thinking if you can hear the difference between his and others.

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