When Antonio Stradivari of Cremona, Italy, started making violins in
the 1660s, Newton had not yet discovered the principles of modern
physics and the first piano had not yet been manufactured.
By the time of Stradivari’s death in 1737, his violins were already
some of the most prized in the world, the product of a fine hand and an
almost occult science. About 600 of perhaps 700 survive. And now, a
select few people will have the special treat of playing one of these
rare and expensive musical instruments.
Rare Chance to Try Out a Masterpiece - New York Times
the 1660s, Newton had not yet discovered the principles of modern
physics and the first piano had not yet been manufactured.
By the time of Stradivari’s death in 1737, his violins were already
some of the most prized in the world, the product of a fine hand and an
almost occult science. About 600 of perhaps 700 survive. And now, a
select few people will have the special treat of playing one of these
rare and expensive musical instruments.
Rare Chance to Try Out a Masterpiece - New York Times
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