A Stradivarius violin could sell for a record sum at auction. Is it worth the hype?

Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones.

A Stradivarius violin could sell for a record sum at auction. Is it worth the hype?
The <em>Joachim-Ma</em> Stradivarius violin is on display at Sotheby

Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones.

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