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Mystery violin donated to Canberra Youth Orchestra

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According to ABC News, a violin recently donated to Music for Canberra displays the style of early seventeen hundreds European craftsmanship. But experts say forensic testing is the only way to prove its true origins. The mystery instrument is now with the not-for-profit—which supports the Canberra Youth Orchestra—awaiting the results that will reveal what it truly is.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-05/mystery-violin-can...

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