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A Stolen Stradivarius 

What a great story! Reality seems more bizarre than novels. I believe it was in 1996 that I reviewed Annie Proulx's novel Accordion Crimes about an accordion that has an usual history as it moves from one owner to the next. Then there's the fine film The Red Violin. All very interesting.

April 30, 2010 at 3:30 AM Joyce Moore said...

Jacqueline: Thanks for stopping by. The accordian mystery sounds like one I'd like to read. There are dozens of books waiting to be written about musical instruments, aren't there?

April 30, 2010 at 5:06 AM Rebbie Macintrye said...

Cool story! I'm a former violinist and my wip is about a man who is a string musician, so this was especially fascinating to me. Thanks!

April 30, 2010 at 8:50 AM janetlane said...

Fascinating story, Joyce! I played in the orchestra in middle school, and your story brought back memories of my practice times. Thanks for sharing!

April 30, 2010 at 9:22 AM 
Rebbie: The Tapestry Shop is also about a musician. Geez, we have a lot in common.

April 30, 2010 at 5:16 PM 
Janet: A lot of musicians among us. I went to Cincinnati Conservatory. We had to take a string class (even though I was keyboard). I came in late and the only instrument left was a viola. I never did get the hang of it, but the teacher passed me. I think he felt sorry for me.

April 30, 2010 at 5:19 PM Josh Bell not said...

Joshua Bell

I love playing on this viola you should start playing again folks
it very fun I don't do it for the money

September 5, 2011 at 11:35 PM