Jupiter, ex-Goding Stradivarius

The Jupiter, ex-Goding Stradivarius is a violin constructed in 1722 by the famous luthier Antonio Stradivari of Cremona. It is one of only 700 extant Stradivari instruments in the world today.

The Jupiter is owned by the Nippon Music Foundation

It and was on extended loan to Midori prior to her receiving the 1734 ex-Gibson, ex-Ricci Guarneri, del Gesu, which is now her concert instrument. Her play of Jupiter is available from the recording of "Sibelius Violin Concerto" with Israel Philharmonic Orchestra by Sony Classical. She quit playing Jupiter in a short time because the body and neck were big for her that it often hurt her hands, fingers, and arms.

It is currently on loan to Ryu Goto.

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