The GOLDEN sound of the famous 1689 STRADIVARIUS “Archinto” 

Congrats. I played this cello for one hour, best cello I have ever played on. So musically responsive. The A string especially is magic and gives you a bad sound immediately if you don't control bow pressure perfectly. Relation between left hand pressure and bow pressure has to be extremely refined. Because when you get that right it is so rewarding, the sound is so magic, that the moment you didn't control it optimally the instrument tells you immediately. Such a great teacher. And it reflects the finest differences between the best bows. One Tourte bow I played on it gave endless possibilities, kept opening the sound. Edit : I am fortunate to have played on countless great cellos and bows, at least from what I remember 4 Strads 6-7 Montagnanas and Gofrillers Tecchlers Guarneris Grancinos etc. So you understand when I write this where it comes from. I always was very daring and asked to try everyone's cello and bows, and I love to go to different dealers and luthiers, having a good relationship with quite a few of them. This Archinto Strad is the most musically responsive I have played compared to all those, not to a bunch of more average cellos. My favorite so far. Only regret or dream: I have yet to seriously play on a golden period forma B Strad from the 1710s, which are the most sought after and praised models. Bass of Spain and Batta would be my main dreams because of what the great players who tried everything said about these two, but then also Gorebooth Mara etc. The best Strad instruments are so sensitive, to me they are the best teachers. I prefer forma B models for new cellos also because of that very reason. They don't invite you to press more or enjoy your own sound the way often more gratifying/preferred models do, it is all about the musical responsiveness. The Archinto is not yet forma B and like most of that period it was cut down from a bigger model, but playing wise it may actually be for the better. Strad himself, and then Guadagnini, understood that.

What a fantastic gift - to you, but of course to the rest of the world, to enjoy your music. Congratulations!

The Spotify recordings really show the incredible tone of that cello. Dark but still with a treble sheen that projects. Complex and nuanced. The right cello for you Pablo! Rock on mate!

Great to see this cello in excellent hands! It’s a truly remarkable instrument and is one of the best preserved Stradivari cellos in existence. Did anyone show you the octagonal bushings on the scroll around the pegs? Such a blessing to have it for a lifetime. I hope to see you perform on this cello live someday.

THAT is the sound I keep looking for when I play my cello. Finally I've heard it. Thank you!

Firstly I want to say how awesome you are on cello. I started following you a couple of yrs ago when you were reviewing the 3 nippon strads. I don't play cello but am a beginner violinist but your playing really inspired me. So much that I saw you playing in London last Dec. You were amazing. I was expecting you to be playing the Lord Ayesford and when you came out with the Archinto I thought it was a modern instrument because it looked so new. It sounded great. Best of luck to you. Hope to see you again in England soon

Congratulations for the new instrument! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎵🎶🎻

So happy for you, Pablo, and thank you for sharing his great sound with us.

What a gorgeous piece of art, mounted with strings that are also artistic pieces on their own by the manufacturers, with a bow that is also a piece of art on its own, played artistically to make it to sound the art created by composers. This video is full of exposition of art, of beauty. Keep going!

So rich, rounded, sumptuous, and warm. Astounding.

Glorious sound on that cello! Congratulations Pablo.

So cool this is a lifetime gift. Seems that’s pretty rare. I’m also amazed at the condition of the cello it almost looks new. We’re coming to Indianapolis in May to hear you play Dvorak now really excited to hear this cello too.

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing you develop your bond with the instrument!

Pablo, I love your channel, and your playing. I recently bought an older cello (around 1870, French, but with many repairs, and of unknown pedigree)…it’s not a top quality cello but I want it to last a long time, and with all the many repairs, I’d love to hear any tips you have for taking extra good care of an elderly instrument.

omg it gave me chills when you played the lower strings! looks and sounds incredible! Would you consider speaking also about the bow/bows you play with?

Congratulations!! So we’ll deserved. Looking forward to a record with it.

Thank You for your post & expertise, I'm a professional drummer/percussionist of over 30yrs & Your insights were very accommodating & truly let me understand some of the behind the scenes & understanding of an instrument that I love, Yet know very little about. Thanks again, Be Good & GOD Bless. P s. The amazing warmth & haunting beauty when it's played (Correctly) is nothing short of Astronomical, Wow!

It’s great to see all your hard work be rewarded.🎉

Well, if anyone oughta have it, it's you, Pablo. But what an incredible thing to be gifted for life the instrument of your dreams. Congratulations and good for us that we get to hear you with it!

Very nice! Congratulations. The condition is astonishing - it looks new!

I am so very happy for you! What a blessing!

This fantastic instrument offers you the silver-focused sound, you need for the great concerthalls...its a timeless gift, congratulation !

I listened to the links, she has a fantastic sound with your playing! Congrats!

Wow! Congratulations for the Strad! You deseve it!

It's such a beautiful instrument, congratulations. I have to admit I was terrified when you were balancing your tablet on your right leg while holding the cello... my heart was in my throat!

To my untrained ears, you always sound amazing on whichever cello you play.

Wow that Cello is beyond exceptional OMG

Wonderful, beautiful, love it 😍

Enhorabuena, está en buenas manos, precioso sonido ❤️

Gracias por compartir esto Pablo

Congratulation , Pablo disfruta con la música de éste Cello, y nosotros disfrutaremos con tu música

Heavenly💕🌹💕🌹💕🌹🌹💕🌹💕🌹💕🌹💕🌹💕🌹

Qué mejor chelista que tú para tocar esos instrumentos, Pablo. ¡Felicitaciones!

Wow. C & G string so mello but beautiful

GENIIIIIIIIIIIIIIAL!!!!!

Precioso sonido, amo el sonido del chelo. Mi sueño es convertirme en chelista y ver a un chelista tan maravilloso tocar asi me inspira a seguir ese sueño. Felicidades por tan precioso instrumento 🎻💜

Thank you for sharing! Hope you publish some Bach!!!

Muchas felicidades 🎉

Impresionante violonchelo y violonchelista. ¿Qué cuerdas estás usando con este violonchelo? Abrazo.

Who was playing this Instrument before?

While we haven't heard them together in quick succession yet, I feel like giving my preference to Lord Aylesford.

Pablo! Cuál es el libro de stradivari que mencionas?

sounds like a cello - metal strings amplified by a resonator box (an air cavity in other words)

Absolutely magnificent cello-quite different from the Lord Aylesford and suits you-I would say perfectly. (I never quite liked the Aylesford). This cello certainly opens a new world of music for you, comparable in my mind to the sonority difference between the Isnard Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume organ and other organs (although there other almost comparable 18th century French organs, the Saint Maximin is outstanding, most of the finest of these organs are qualitatively different from other 'great' organs; they have a real soul) ( I apologize for comparing organs and cellos, but the sound difference is more easily comprehended. Similarly, Leonid Kogan's del Gesu violin is so qualitatively different from so many other violins)

BESICOS 😘 😘

Bloch Schelomo on BOTH please

bonjour les cordes sont des larsen magnacore sur A et D?

What specific larsen strings are you using on the Archinto?

What is the bow you’re using with it?

Jau moch?

promosm 😃

Better than yo yo ma’s?