New England Conservatory Auctions Stradivarius Violin
By Sara Schabas on February 10, 2025

The prestigious Boston music school sold a Stradivarius violin for $11.25 million USD this week, raising funds for the school’s students.
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By Sara Schabas on February 10, 2025
The prestigious Boston music school sold a Stradivarius violin for $11.25 million USD this week, raising funds for the school’s students.
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