In May, Roberto Díaz performed in the US Congress Library using a rare viola, created by Antonio Stradivari in 1690. Tuscan Medici Viola called, now worth $ 30 million, perhaps the most expensive instrument in the world.
He has played viola for almost 15 years, a variety of Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He even recorded the Grammy album with him. Much admires its fine grain and craftsmanship and calls it simple and deeply beautiful.
According to Diaz, this instrument creates “incredibly resonant, but a type of compact sound”.
“It has a huge brilliance and you will hear it. People call it” Cremonese spin “inside the sound, which is what makes sound just a kind of traveling to the hall,” South Morning Quote quoted.
Although he often does not think of his price, Diaz calls it “unreal”. This instrument was recently gifted to the Congress Library, so his stay was permanent after he was borrowed for years.
Díaz showed two viola members to members of the Board of Board of Curtis without telling them, which was which. When both heard, they were surprised.
Even without knowing a lot about music, they could recognize the difference in the sound. They did not expect Violas to differ so much.
Viols are less popular than the violin, with fewer concerts and softer sound.
Tuscany-Medica was made for Prince Ferdinando and de ‘Medici. Later, Macy’s heir to Herbert Straus belonged. Later, his widow in 1977 was borrowed by the Congress Library.
Collectors David and Amy Fulton allowed the gift of Tuscan Medicia Viola through donations of $ 20 million. The previous owners, the Baird family, sold it for less than its market value and gave up $ 10 million as natural gifts.
Their contributions together will help maintain viola and allow it to play forever. It is known that there are only about 10 Stradivari Violi. As a result, they are more rare and more valuable than its violin.
Experts say that Tuscany-Medica is particularly appreciated because it was actively played and maintained. It will stay in the library that is available for top musicians to play or tour.
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The most expensive string instrument ever sold in the auction is “Lady Blunt” Stradivarius violin, bought for $ 15.9 million in 2011.
Although Stradivarius Viola called “MacDonald” was offered for $ 45 million in 2014, no buyer applied.
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