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Da Vinci's String Organ Must Be Heard To Be Believed


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Ran across this absolutely fascinating new instrument.....NPR has a 10 minute video of Leonardo da Vinci's String Organ. 

Built for the first time recently.  Here is the article and accompanying vid.  Enjoy!

 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/12/01/247543086/da-vinci-s-string-organ-must-be-heard-to-be-believed?utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20131208&utm_source=mostemailed

 

Scroll down for the video.  Well worth the time!

 

 

 Polish pianist Slawomir Zubrzycki has managed to bring the curious instrument to life. Last month he unveiled the organista, revealing its unique sounds to an enthusiastic audience in Krakow, Poland.

 

 

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That's amazing!! There are a lot of Da Vinci's creations built only in recent times, but this is one of the most fascinating.  Thank you very much for posting it. ;)

 

Oh, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :D  I've heard of some of his inventions being created before, but this seemed so much more. 

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