Vuillame Violincello Bach Prelude C Major

Violoncello, Jean Baptiste Vuillaume (1798–1875), Paris, mid-19th century. Ex. 1

Violoncello, Jean Baptiste Vuillaume (1798–1875),
Paris, mid-19th century. Ex. 1

Prelude in C Major by J. S. Bach (1685–1750). Performed by Mihai Marica.
Violoncello, Gift of Dr. Peter Blos, 1984 (1984.114.1). Learn more about this instrument.

Production support was provided by The Donna and Marvin Schwartz Foundation
A production of the Digital Media Department, The Metropolitan Museum Art
Organized by the Department of Musical Instruments


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