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Science vs The Stradivarius

Can modern technology identify the elusive components of a Stradivarius violin or is science just chasing a myth? Professor Trevor Cox investigates.

Can modern technology identify the elusive components that give Stradivarius violins a unique voice? Analysts have submitted the master instruments to a battery of tests, from CT scans to burning original samples of varnish, but are they just chasing a myth? Professor Trevor Cox investigates.

(Tasmin Little finishes the programme playing her Stradivarius.)

Producer: Erika Wright.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 22 Dec 2010 21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Oct 2009 11:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Wed 22 Dec 2010 21:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4