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February 2002 rare-string instrument intelligence

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Cuatro siglos de música en las manos

elpais.com

The article discusses a Córdoba exhibition of string instruments dating from the 17th century, with about 80 violins, violas, cellos, and double basses on display. Luthier José Peñalver and curator Julián Salcines describe the collection, which visitors could handle and even play, including a 1646 Amati violoncello and an Ornati from 1633 and a Montagnana from 1723 valued at 323,000 euros.

Musical instruments recovered in police raid

thenorthernecho.co.uk

The Northern Echo article reports that police recovered a ukulele, a violin, and thousands of pounds worth of gold jewellery during a raid on a Middlesbrough property. A man was being questioned, and a phone number is provided for anyone who believes the items belong to them.

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