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Ilya Finkelshteyn: Playing the Domenico Montagnana ‘Farina’ cello 1730

2025-06-26T08:54:00Z

Cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn shares his experience of playing the ’Farina’, the cover instrument of The Strad’s July 2025 issue and poster. He is principal cellist in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a faculty member of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, and a frequent performer at the Mostly Mozart ...
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Power and majesty: Domenico Montagnana ‘Farina’ cello 1730

2025-06-20T09:15:00Z

Made by Domenico Montagnana in 1730, the ‘Farina’ cello is a stunning instrument with a rich, powerful sound. John Waddle and Steve Sirr delve into its history and show how CT scans helped gather measurements for this month’s poster

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Ilya Finkelshteyn: Playing the Domenico Montagnana ‘Farina’ cello 1730

Power and majesty: Domenico Montagnana ‘Farina’ cello 1730