A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction

The violin is believed to have influenced legendary composer Johannes Brahms when he wrote the famed “Violin Concerto in D Major” and was actually played during the concerto’s 1879 premiere.

What’s So Great About a Stradivarius, Anyways?

Legends like Stradivari can’t help but grow over time.