The resonance of a masterpiece: exploring the Antonius violin

"The Antonius" Violin, Antonio Stradivari (ca. 1644--1737), Cremona, 1711. Ex. 1 · 3:05 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: This video presents a close look at the 'Antonius' violin, a 1711 masterpiece crafted by Antonio Stradivari in Cremona. Witness the exquisite craftsmanship of one of history's most legendary musical instruments.

The video features the 'Antonius' violin, created by Antonio Stradivari in Cremona around 1711. This instrument is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The performance accompanying the visual study is 'Estrellita' by Manuel Ponce, arranged by Jascha Heifetz and performed by Sean Avram Carpenter and Gabriela Martinez.

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