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October 2000 rare-string instrument intelligence

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Violin virtuosos Rachel Barton demonstrates the Ex-Parera violin of 1679 by Antonius Stradivarius at Sotheby’s in Chicago (Sotheby’s first US musical instrument sale since 1986)

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The page describes Rachel Barton demonstrating the Ex-Parera violin, a 1679 Antonius Stradivarius, at Sotheby’s in Chicago. It notes the instrument was part of Sotheby’s auction of musical instruments on October 6, 2000, and estimates its value between $1.4 million and $1.6 million. The credit is Tim Boyle/Staff, image number 665039 from the Hulton Archive.

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Anna Crebo reports on violinist Gil Shaham, who is set to perform with the Sejong Soloists in Mashpee, including remarks on his schedule, recent recording of Tree Song by John Williams, and the centennial celebration of Symphony Hall with Seiji Ozawa and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

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