Historical instruments are not merely relics of the past, but living links to the musical world of a bygone era. They are crafted using the materials, construction techniques, and playing methods of their time, resulting in a sound that is much closer to what composers of the period intended than that of modern versions. Gut strings, specialized bows, natural woodwinds, or period keyboard mechanisms all produce distinctive, warmer, and more nuanced tones. Historical instruments may not necessarily play louder, but their expressive power is unparalleled: their sound is intimate, colorful, and vibrant, allowing early music to be heard in its original richness. In this way, the listener experiences not just a concert, but a journey through time that takes them back to the roots of music history.