The resonance of history: a 300-year-old cello speaks
In short: Experience the profound acoustics of a late 18th-century masterpiece. This video features a performance of J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C Major on a violoncello attributed to the French maker François Louis Pique.
The video showcases the artistry of Mihai Marica performing a foundational work by J.S. Bach (1685–1750). By utilizing a violoncello from approximately 1800, the production highlights the intersection of historical craftsmanship and enduring musical composition.
Produced by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Digital Media Department, the piece serves as a high-fidelity exploration of how instruments from the era of François Louis Pique (1758–1822) continue to shape our auditory experience of classical music.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Violoncello, attributed to François Louis Pique (1758--1822), Paris, ca. 1800.
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