This document discusses the mystery behind Stradivarius violins and their renowned tonal quality. It introduces Antonio Stradivari, the famous Italian luthier who made the instruments, and poses questions around what makes his creations superior and how their sound can be replicated. The document explores various theories for the secret of the Strads' success, such as the trees used, drying time of the wood, and varnish technique, but leaves the mystery unsolved.

1. THE SECRET
OF THE
STRADIVARIUS
Miguel A. López

2. What is a Stradivarius?

3. Who was Stradivari?

4. Why are the Strads so good?

5. Where are the Strads?

6. How much does a Strad cost?

7. It is possible to copy a Strad?

8. SO, WHAT IS
THE SECRET OF THE
STRADIVARIUS?

9. The tree in the river

10. The drying time of the wood

11. The varnish

12. The Little Ice Age

13. Wood preservative methods

14. Demistifying the Strads…?

15. Pope’s Concert
from
The Red Violin
(Original Motion Picture Soudtrack)
Composer:
John Corigliano
Violinist:
Joshua Bell
playing the
Gibson ex Huberman Strad
made in 1713

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