The Glory of Cremona: A Violin by Antonio Stradivari

The Glory of Cremona: A Violin by Antonio Stradivari named the «Rode» made in 1733 and played by Ruggiero Ricci. One of two great Stradivaris owned by the famous French player, Jacques Pierre Joseph Rode (February 16, 1774 November 25, 1830). The date 1733 has been partly effaced, but under it in Stradivari’s own hand is written «made at the age of 89». It was later in the possession of the French virtuoso Johann L’Eveque, and came to this country in the early part of this century.