Hear the Amati “King” Cello, the Oldest Known Cello in Existence (c. 1560)
Summary
An Open Culture article detailing the Amati 'King' cello, the oldest known cello dating to the mid-1500s. It covers its origins, historical alterations that reduced its size, expert perspectives on terminology, and notes on listening to the instrument today, with references to related resources and museums.