The Stradivarius of 1730, also called the De Munck–Feuermann, is an antique cello crafted by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari. It was notably owned and played by Ernest de Munck and Emanuel Feuermann. Steven Isserlis has described the instrument as his "dream cello [...] it has everything."
It is currently owned by the Nippon Music Foundation, who has loaned the instrument to a number of prominent cellists.
Background
The De Munck–Feuermann, while labelled 1710, was made during Stradivari's "late period". It owes its nicknames to two notable owners and players of the instrument, cellists Ernest de Munck (acquired in 1869
Measurements
The De Munck–Feuermann is characterised by its long narrow shape. Its detailed dimensions, as measured by calliper, are:
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