3 Things to Know About Isabelle Faust’s Baroque Violin on These Recordings

Faust plays a baroque violin, not a modern instrument. It is a copy of the 1704 Stradivarius known as the ‘Sleeping Beauty.’

The violin is a copy, not the original. This affects the sound and historical authenticity of her performances.

These recordings feature her using this specific instrument. Listen for the distinct tonal qualities of a baroque setup.