Wednesday, October 10, 2018

A Caballe moment, a Totenberg Violin and an accused violinist.

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One Mesmerizing Moment With Soprano Montserrat Caballé

The revered Spanish soprano, who died Saturday, spins out silvery threads of tone in her recordings, the likes of which no one has ever matched.
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Two More Women Accuse Violinist William Preucil Of Misconduct

Two female violinists allege that the Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster — currently suspended from his job due to a previous allegation — acted inappropriately towards them during lessons.

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The Tale Of The Stolen Totenberg Stradivarius Ends With A New Legacy

When the FBI recovered virtuoso violinist Roman Totenberg's stolen Stradivarius after his death, his daughters wanted the instrument to be played everywhere. Ensuring that was not so simple.

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Deceptive Cadence

The Rise Of The LA Philharmonic To 'America's Most Important Orchestra'

The Los Angeles Philharmonic, which begins to mark its centennial this fall, is credited with helping to bring high culture and great composers to L.A.

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Back To Bach: Hilary Hahn Rekindles An Old Love

When the violinist was just 17, a stunning Bach debut album launched her career. Over two decades later, she returns to finish up the set of pieces she started as a teenager.

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