STRADIVARIUS VIOLIN

A stradivarius violin was sold for 902 paunts, the highest prince ever paid for a Stradivarius.

The violin, owned by yhe Mendelsson family, was made in 1720 and, because of its colour, it was known as the "Red Strad". It was played bt a professional musician.

In its year in the Mendelsson family, it was admired very little, except by amateurs, but its beautiful tones were demostrate by a a Japanese violinist before the auction yesterday.

It's in very good condition because it was kept a special case. The violin reached such a high price because of its date of 1720, when his finest instruments were made. Stradivarius was bought all over the world for their purity and deep, clear sound.

I play the violin since I was seven years old, and play one Stradivarius it's a dream for me.