The physics of the perfect vibration
The voice of the orchestra
From Baroque backrooms to modern carbon
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Master of Why the cello sounds so human
maestro Carbon Fiber Cellos
Crafted like a sailboat hull, this carbon shell won't warp or crack, it just plays.
maestro Yellowish sheep-gut strings and silver steel strings run down the wooden cello neck.
maestro Place the cello in the orchestra to discover its powerful role in the symphony.
The royal scratch: The world's oldest surviving cello, built by Andrea Amati in 1566, still bears the painted coat of arms of King Charles IX of France.
This strong, lightweight material consists of thin, strong filaments of carbon atoms. Luthiers use this material to construct resilient cellos first popularized by Luis and Clark in 2000.
During which major historical event did steel cello strings become the global standard?
What were historical cello strings traditionally made from before the 20th century?
What 1660 invention in Bologna, Italy, allowed luthiers to shrink the cello to its modern size?