For 10 years, Paul Katz played one of the most famous cellos in the world a Stradivarius once owned by the legendary Niccol Paganini. D.C. At the time, Katz was in the renowned Cleveland Quartet and had been told that he could use the instrument indefinitely. But he decided to give it back. He missed his own cello. Since 72, Katz, Rice professor of cello and chamber music, has owned a very special instrument.
All musical instruments have their own personality and character.
Katz s has a 331-year history. When his cello was made, Katz says cellos were not generally used as solo or virtuosic instruments. It had only a supporting role and played only the bass notes. When his cello was made, Katz says cellos were not generally used as solo or virtuosic instruments. It had only a supporting role and played only the bass notes.