‘Piatti’ Stradivarius cello (1720)
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The ‘Piatti’ Stradivarius cello (1720) is a renowned early 18th-century instrument crafted by Antonio Stradivari, celebrated for its exceptional tonal quality and association with the virtuoso cellist Carlo Alfredo Piatti.
All labels observed (1)
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| ‘Piatti’ Stradivarius cello (1720) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: ‘Piatti’ Stradivarius cello (1720) Context triple: [Stradivarius cellos, hasNotableExample, ‘Piatti’ Stradivarius cello (1720)]
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Stradivarius cellos
Stradivarius cellos are exceptionally rare, highly prized string instruments crafted by the famed luthier Antonio Stradivari, renowned for their superior craftsmanship, rich tone, and immense historical and monetary value.
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B.
1712 Stradivarius cello "Davidov" (formerly used)
The 1712 Stradivarius cello "Davidov" is a famed early 18th-century instrument crafted by Antonio Stradivari, renowned for its rich tone and historical significance among elite cellists.
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C.
Stradivarius violin
A Stradivarius violin is a highly prized, centuries-old string instrument crafted by Antonio Stradivari, renowned for its exceptional sound quality, craftsmanship, and rarity.
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Golden period of Stradivari
The Golden period of Stradivari refers to the early 18th-century years when Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari produced his most celebrated and acoustically superior violins, violas, and cellos.
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E.
1733 Montagnana cello
The 1733 Montagnana cello is a renowned 18th-century Italian instrument crafted by luthier Domenico Montagnana, celebrated for its rich, powerful tone and association with leading cellists.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: ‘Piatti’ Stradivarius cello (1720) Target entity description: The ‘Piatti’ Stradivarius cello (1720) is a renowned early 18th-century instrument crafted by Antonio Stradivari, celebrated for its exceptional tonal quality and association with the virtuoso cellist Carlo Alfredo Piatti.
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A.
Stradivarius cellos
Stradivarius cellos are exceptionally rare, highly prized string instruments crafted by the famed luthier Antonio Stradivari, renowned for their superior craftsmanship, rich tone, and immense historical and monetary value.
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B.
1712 Stradivarius cello "Davidov" (formerly used)
The 1712 Stradivarius cello "Davidov" is a famed early 18th-century instrument crafted by Antonio Stradivari, renowned for its rich tone and historical significance among elite cellists.
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C.
Stradivarius violin
A Stradivarius violin is a highly prized, centuries-old string instrument crafted by Antonio Stradivari, renowned for its exceptional sound quality, craftsmanship, and rarity.
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D.
Golden period of Stradivari
The Golden period of Stradivari refers to the early 18th-century years when Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari produced his most celebrated and acoustically superior violins, violas, and cellos.
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E.
1733 Montagnana cello
The 1733 Montagnana cello is a renowned 18th-century Italian instrument crafted by luthier Domenico Montagnana, celebrated for its rich, powerful tone and association with leading cellists.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Stradivarius cello
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string instrument ⓘ |
| associatedPerformer | Carlo Alfredo Piatti ⓘ |
| century | 18th century ⓘ |
| completionDate | 1720 ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Italy ⓘ |
| culturalDomain | classical music ⓘ |
| designedFor | professional cellists ⓘ |
| era | Baroque era ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
bridge
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cello body ⓘ endpin ⓘ fingerboard ⓘ four strings ⓘ neck ⓘ soundpost ⓘ tailpiece ⓘ |
| hasValue | high monetary value ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | important historical instrument ⓘ |
| instrumentType | cello ⓘ |
| luthierSchool |
Cremonese school
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linked to:
Cremonese school of violin making
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| madeIn | Cremona ⓘ |
| maintenanceRequirement | specialized luthier care ⓘ |
| maker | Antonio Stradivari ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Antonio Stradivari ⓘ |
| material |
maple (back, ribs, neck)
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spruce (top) ⓘ wood ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Carlo Alfredo Piatti ⓘ |
| notableFor |
association with virtuoso cellist Carlo Alfredo Piatti
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exceptional tonal quality ⓘ historical significance ⓘ |
| notableOwner | Carlo Alfredo Piatti ⓘ |
| periodOfWork |
Stradivari golden period
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linked to:
Golden period of Stradivari
|
| playedWith | bow ⓘ |
| rarity | rare ⓘ |
| soundCharacteristic |
clarity across registers
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powerful projection ⓘ rich tone ⓘ |
| stringArrangement | four strings tuned in fifths ⓘ |
| tuning | C2–G2–D3–A3 ⓘ |
| typicalOwnership | private collection or institutional loan ⓘ |
| usedFor |
chamber music
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orchestral performance ⓘ solo performance ⓘ |
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Subject: ‘Piatti’ Stradivarius cello (1720) Description of subject: The ‘Piatti’ Stradivarius cello (1720) is a renowned early 18th-century instrument crafted by Antonio Stradivari, celebrated for its exceptional tonal quality and association with the virtuoso cellist Carlo Alfredo Piatti.
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