The Du Pré Stradivarius is an antique

cello The cello ( ; plural ''celli'' or ''cellos'') or violoncello ( ; ) is a bowed (sometimes plucked and occasionally hit) string instrument of the violin family. Its four strings are usually tuned in perfect fifths: from low to high, C2, G ...

fabricated in 1673 by Italian luthier

Antonio Stradivari Antonio Stradivari (, also , ; – 18 December 1737) was an Italian luthier and a craftsman of string instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas and harps. The Latinized form of his surname, '' Stradivarius'', as well as the collo ...

of Cremona (1644–1737). It has also been known generically as the 1673 Stradivarius, as it is the only cello made by Stradivari in that year. Recent owners of ''The 1673'' have included the cellists

Jacqueline du Pré Jacqueline Mary du Pré (26 January 1945 – 19 October 1987) was a British cellist. At a young age, she achieved enduring mainstream popularity. Despite her short career, she is regarded as one of the greatest cellists of all time. Her care ...

(1945–1987),

Lynn Harrell Lynn Harrell (January 30, 1944 – April 27, 2020) was an American classical cellist. Known for the "penetrating richness" of his sound, Harrell performed internationally as a recitalist, chamber musician, and soloist with major orchestras o ...

and Nina Kotova. Harrell purchased the cello from the ailing du Pré in 1984, and subsequently took legal steps to have the cello renamed the ''Jacqueline du Pré Stradivari''. While visiting New York in may 2001, Harrell forgot his cello when leaving a taxicab. The cab driver turned it in, and it was returned unscathed. The cello is currently being played by István Várdai.

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