Austin Huntington, the Indianapolis Symphony's principal cellist, is now playing Pietro Guarneri of Mantua's only known cello, worth about $5 million.

In the modern day arena of Harvard Square, Vera Meyer plays the sounds of 200 years past. invented by Benjamin Franklin. The instrument very often does not ring *** bell, but its sound is captivating.

Crammed into the tiny upstairs of the small northwest Iowa County Museum is *** collection of rare and historic musical instruments. They aren't exactly displayed in the style of the Smithsonian.