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kvia.com
The article discusses the auction of the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, crafted in 1714 by Antonio Stradivari, owned by the New England Conservatory, with an estimated value of $12 million to $18 million. The violin has historical significance, having been owned by Joseph Joachim and used in Brahms' Violin Concerto.
npr.org
The NPR article discusses a 1714 Stradivarius violin expected to reach a record auction price, with Sotheby’s estimating $12 million to $18 million; the previous record was $15.9 million set in 2011. Violinist Joshua Bell is quoted about the instrument’s extraordinary qualities, and expert Christopher Reuning provides historical context about Stradivari’s craft.
observer.com
The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, crafted in 1714 during Stradivari’s Golden Period, is estimated to fetch between $12 million and $18 million in Sotheby’s 2025 Old Masters sale. If hammer price exceeds $16 million, it could become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold, surpassing the Lady Blunt Stradivarius sale of $15.9 million in 2011.
thestrad.com
The article reports that cellist Amit Peled has acquired a c.1780 Storioni cello on loan from a Boston-area couple and will perform with it for a brief period to showcase its sound and history. Peled gave his public debut with the instrument at the end of January in a San Diego recital, describing the moment as a first date.
publicradiotulsa.org
NPR reports that a Stradivarius violin made by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 at Sotheby’s could fetch $12 to $18 million, potentially breaking the prior record of $15.9 million. Violinist Joshua Bell comments on the instrument’s unique tonal qualities and the experience it affords players, while Christopher Reuning emphasizes Stradivari’s historical prominence.
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NPR reports a 1714 Stradivarius violin could reach $12 million to $18 million at Sotheby's in New York, potentially surpassing the $15.9 million record set in 2011. Joshua Bell discusses the instrument's unique qualities and impact on the player, alongside comments from violin expert Christopher Reuning.
kuow.org
The article discusses a 1714 Stradivarius violin that Sotheby’s estimates could sell for $12 million to $18 million, potentially breaking the previous record of $15.9 million set in 2011. It features quotes from violinist Joshua Bell and violin expert Christopher Reuning, and notes Stradivari’s Golden Period and the range of instruments he made.
news.artnet.com
The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, owned by Si-Hon Ma, a Kent State University music professor, sold for $11.3 million at Sotheby’s, below its $12–18 million estimate. Proceeds benefit Boston’s New England Conservatory. The instrument, made in 1714 by Antonio Stradivari, was associated with Joseph Joachim and Brahms’s Violin Concerto.
the-independent.com
The article reports that the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, crafted in 1714 by Antonio Stradivari and once played by Joseph Joachim, sold for 11.25 million USD (£9 million) at Sotheby’s New York, short of its estimated range. The sale supports a named endowed scholarship at the New England Conservatory (NEC) and was highlighted by NEC president Andrea Kalyn and Sotheby’s commentary.
clickorlando.com
The article reports that a Stradivari violin made in 1714 sold at auction for $11.3 million. The instrument discussed is the 1714 Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, showcased at Sotheby’s in New York with violinist Stefan Jackiw performing.
ksut.org
The instrument is a Stradivarius known as the Joachim-Ma violin, built by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 in Cremona, Italy. It sold for 11.3 million dollars at Sotheby’s in New York, short of the anticipated 12 to 18 million and not a record price.
theculturenewspaper.com
The article discusses the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, a Stradivarius violin made in 1714, which sold for $11.3 million at Sotheby’s auction on February 7. The sale proceeds will benefit Boston’s New England Conservatory, which plans to establish a named endowed scholarship, and the instrument’s provenance traces to Joseph Joachim and Brahms’ Violin Concerto premiere.
mainepublic.org
The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius violin, built by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 and historically played by Joseph Joachim, sold at Sotheby’s in New York for $11.3 million, below the expected $12–$18 million. The sale proceeds will fund a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory, and the record remains the 2011 sale of the Lady Blunt Stradivarius for $15.9 million.
foxnews.com
The article reports on a Stradivarius violin made over 300 years ago sold for a striking price. The maker and exact sale details are not specified in the provided text excerpt.
npr.org
The article discusses the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius violin, made by Antonio Stradivari in 1714, which sold at Sotheby’s in New York for $11.3 million. Proceeds are designated for a scholarship at the New England Conservatory; the sale fell short of the anticipated $12–$18 million and the buyer’s identity was not disclosed.
limelight-arts.com.au
The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, dating to 1714, sold at Sotheby’s for US$11.25 million (AU$17.94m) to an anonymous buyer. The price was below Sotheby’s estimated range of US$12–18 million. The instrument was auctioned by the New England Conservatory and was endowed to support scholarship programs; it had previously been owned by Joseph Joachim. The sale is noted alongside other famous Stradivari violins and in the context of the instrument’s Golden Period.
smithsonianmag.com
The violin, crafted in Italy in 1714 by Antonio Stradivari, sold for $11.25 million at a Sotheby’s auction to the New England Conservatory. The instrument, known as the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, is named after violinists Joseph Joachim and Si-Hon Ma, whose estate later donated it to NEC.
necmusic.edu
The NECMusic article reports that the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, crafted by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 during his Golden Period, sold for $11.3 million at Sotheby’s New York to benefit New England Conservatory. The fundraiser aims to establish the largest named endowed scholarship for future musicians, with Geneva Lewis performing Bach prior to the sale.