Poking Fun at Classical Music, With Wigs, Hula-Hoops and Puns
Some of classical music’s biggest names have joined in on the fun. Hilary Hahn joined Chen and Yang to perform Paganini caprices while hula-hooping. Ray Chen played a game in which he and the duo ...
Rare, Pristine Stradivarius Violin Could Break All-Time Auction Record
The instrument is estimated to sell for $12 to $18 million in a February sale at Sotheby’s.
A 300-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Could Sell for a Record $18 Million at Auction
Crafted in 1714 by Antonio Stradivari, the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius is estimated to sell for $12 million to $18 million when ...
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The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius violin to be offered at auction
The violin was previously owned by Joseph Joachim, one of the most influential violinists of the 19th century, whose collaborations with composers like Johannes Brahms shaped the course of classical ...