VOICED: Rare instruments make French quartetÕs dreams come true

The video discusses a group of young, talented musicians who play unique instruments crafted by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, a renowned French string instrument maker. Vuillaume created a set of four instruments, known as the Evangelists, designed to be played together. These instruments, named after the four evangelists, were made from the same trees in 1863 and have a unique, harmonious sound. Despite their exceptional quality, they were rarely played and passed down through generations of music lovers. Recently, they were rediscovered by a string instrument maker who was impressed by the young musicians' performance.

What makes the musicians in the video particularly special?

• They are the oldest musicians in the world.

• They have won numerous awards and play unique instruments.

• They only play traditional instruments.

• They are famous for their singing abilities.

What is unique about the instruments crafted by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume?

• They were designed to be played separately.

• They were made in different countries.

• They were made from different types of wood.

• They were crafted to play together as a set.

What are the names of the instruments in the Evangelist Quartet?

• Saint George, Saint Michael, Saint Raphael, Saint Gabriel

• Saint John, Saint Mark, Saint Matthew, Saint Luke

• Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint James, Saint Andrew

• Saint Thomas, Saint Philip, Saint Bartholomew, Saint Simon

Why were the Evangelist Quartet instruments rarely played?

• They were lost for many years.

• They were kept as a family heirloom.

• They were considered too old to be played.

• Owners feared they would be separated.

What event led to the Evangelist Quartet being played by the young musicians?

• A documentary about Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume.

• A music competition in Paris.

• A concert where the last owner heard them play.

• A historical exhibition of string instruments.