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    A 1696 Stradivarius viola

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    7. A 1696 Stradivarius viola

    This stunning 'Archinto' Stradivarius viola dates from 1696. Stradivarius made only ten violas, and only two are still playable. This is one of them, played here by Philip Dukes. Photo: Getty

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