Experience the ‘da Vinci’ Stradivari | $15.3 Million Violin Sold

I know @twosetviolin already did it. But did they really?? Here's an exclusive peek into what I consider to be one of the best violins in existence, and probably the best I've ever tried: The 1714 Antonio Stradivari (Stradivarius) violin "da Vinci, ex-Toscha Seidel". Thank you to Jason Price of Tarisio and violin maker Andrew Ryan for taking me along for such a ride, just before this violin is sold and 'floats away'. This video was filmed June 7, 2022 (before the end of the auction). The violin has since sold for $15.3 million!

In this video, I'll demonstrate different excerpts to try to highlight the qualities of the instrument. Also, Jason Price will go over some history, and Andrew Ryan will analyze the qualities of this instrument and explain some elements of acoustics, varnish, and craftsmanship that make this instrument so special.

Toscha Seidel is one of my great violin heroes. His sound was an early inspiration for me, and it's a real privilege to feel his spirit through this instrument. Collecting and digitizing his recordings was the original purpose of this YouTube Channel!

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Andrew Ryan, Violin Maker
@ryanviolins

00:00 - Intro
00:25 - BRAHMS Hungarian Dance
00:48 - INTERMEZZO
01:50 - Toscha Seidel Background
02:08 - WIENIAWSKI Concerto No.2
02:44 - Hiding the truth...
03:04 - What is special about this Strad?
03:20 - MENDELSSOHN Concerto
03:53 - History, Auctions
04:35 - The E String
05:02 - BACH Chaconne
05:47 - The Varnish / Construction
08:03 - Acoustic analysis
08:25 - BLOCH Nigun
08:56 - KREISLER Cavatina
09:25 - Andrew plays
09:54 - Acoustics of the violin: Air modes and Body modes

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[nantschev]

Next step: buyer lends it to Daniel for lifetime

[Soulillquy]

You draw out a beautiful and compelling sound out of it! That low register is like a rich dark chocolate! What an experience!

[GryphonWahle]

That G string has the power, depth, and character of a rich tenor saxophone. My goodness.

[RobFlaxMusic]

8:54 I nearly burst into tears... WOW what a sound!!

[darlenerivest]

Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us, Daniel! Such a treat for you and now for us, too!

[fredlifsitz]

I can’t imagine how hard it was to leave it behind! Sounds fabulous- and it doesn’t play “itself”!

[billace]

Such a beautiful instrument.
And the powerful sounds of the G and D strings!!!!
Thanks a

[picksalot]

What a beautiful, strong singing sonority! Best I've heard from a Strad.

[aMaudPowellFan]

That snipped of Bach was even more incredible than everything else. It brought tears to my eyes. ❣️

[stephanebelizaire]

Bravo ! Vivat and Cheers for Stradivari, as well for all the Great Violinists and Violists !

[hartmutlindemann]

Hi Daniel, thank you for this! With the video, you did a great service for your fellow string players. I have been very curious to learn more about Toscha Seidel's violin

[okay]

Thank you for such a splendid audition, a glorious sound.

[nicholasbarbier]

Major tease with the “premieres in 13 hours”.

I am on the edge of my seat waiting!

[nickdubya]

As always, great to hear you play. Andrew's presence was a nice surprise and loved his explanation of air and body modes. What a beautiful one piece back on that fiddle!

[HenJack-vlcb]

So interesting!Thank you for the wonderful video!!!

[AmaraFlurry]

What a you so much for sharing. The color of the varnish and sound is extraordinary.

[tonianzlovar]

Deep, deep, deep. I expected more sparkle and shimmer from a fine Strad. It sounds like a cello.
Love it!

[susanamelody]

Wonderful violinist wonderful violin Gorgeous music🏆

[basiaszendrei]

I’d love to hear you Daniel play it in a concert hall or any type of hall to really hear the potential of this instrument.

[nicolaspellerin]

I hope that it’s sound better then a cheap 15.2 millions dollars violin…! Aha!

Seriously, it’s great and you deserve to play on it! Thanks to share it with us.