The 1711 masterpiece: hearing the Antonius violin live
In short: Experience the legendary 'Antonius' violin, crafted by Antonio Stradivari in 1711, as it performs Niccolò Paganini's Cantabile.
This presentation from The Metropolitan Museum of Art features a performance by Sean Avram Carpenter. The video showcases the tonal capabilities of the Cremona-made instrument, a pinnacle of violin making from the life of Antonio Stradivari (ca. 1644–1737).
The performance brings to life the work Cantabile by Niccolò Paganini (1782–1840), highlighting the enduring musical legacy of this 18th-century masterpiece.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: "The Antonius" Violin, Antonio Stradivari (ca. 1644--1737), Cremona, 1711. Ex. 2
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