Reconstructions of da Vinci instruments being played photos

Aleksander Ipavec playing da Vinci accordion - doesn't sound like any accordion I've ever heard! I like it, but got very impatient with the lovely scenery until I could see the instrument in action (ps. it's a beautiful video)

Italian musicians inspired by Da Vinci Accordion players Giuseppe and Antonio Teoli made a surprise guest appearance at MOSI's Da Vinci – The Genius exhibition to see some of the origins of Italian musical instrument design.

Giuseppe and Antonio, who are of Italian heritage, live in Rossendale and play throughout the North West. They played traditional tunes amongst Leonardo da Vinci's early musical inventions and an original Italian barrel organ, which was made in Manchester and is on display in the exhibition.

Da Vinci is less known for his musical instruments, which include a portable piano designed to be worn around the waist, a mechanical drum used in military marches to give the impression of a larger army than in reality, and a double flute. The instrument designs have been brought to life in the exhibition, in hand-crafted instruments created by Italian artisans.    (read on)