Lord Dunn-Raven Stradivarius
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The Lord Dunn-Raven Stradivarius of 1710 is an antique violin
fabricated by luthier
, Antonio Stradivari
of Cremona
(1644-1737). It is one of only 700 known extant Stradivari
instruments. This violin is currently owned by violinist, Anne-Sophie Mutter
. The Lord Dunn-Raven was fabricated during the Stradivari's "golden period", noted for its mature and exclusive sound.
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
fabricated by luthier
Luthier
A luthier is someone who makes or repairs lutes and other string instruments. In the United States, the term is used interchangeably with a term for the specialty of each maker, such as violinmaker, guitar maker, lute maker, etc...
, Antonio Stradivari
Antonio Stradivari
Antonio Stradivari was an Italian luthier and a crafter of string instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas, and harps. Stradivari is generally considered the most significant artisan in this field. The Latinized form of his surname, Stradivarius, as well as the colloquial, "Strad", is...
of Cremona
Cremona
Cremona is a city and comune in northern Italy, situated in Lombardy, on the left bank of the Po River in the middle of the Pianura Padana . It is the capital of the province of Cremona and the seat of the local City and Province governments...
(1644-1737). It is one of only 700 known extant Stradivari
Stradivarius
The name Stradivarius is associated with violins built by members of the Stradivari family, particularly Antonio Stradivari. According to their reputation, the quality of their sound has defied attempts to explain or reproduce, though this belief is controversial...
instruments. This violin is currently owned by violinist, Anne-Sophie Mutter
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Anne-Sophie Mutter is a German violinist.- Early life :Mutter was born in Rheinfelden, Germany. She began playing the piano at age five, and shortly afterwards took up the violin, studying with Erna Honigberger, a pupil of Carl Flesch...
. The Lord Dunn-Raven was fabricated during the Stradivari's "golden period", noted for its mature and exclusive sound.