For the first time in many years, a fabulous collection of antique musical instruments that has hitherto been accessible only to academics will be on display to the public. The collection of some 40 instruments, once the property of the Medicis, and are mostly of the violin family. The exhibits include the famous 1690 ‘Medici Viola’ by Stradivarius, which has been added to temporarily in occasion of this exhibition bringing the number of pieces on display to 80.
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