Four youth orchestra members are robbed at Prades

A 1903 Italian Monterumuci violin, on loan from a German foundation. Stolen wthout its case. A Polish made violin, Krupa Fecit, 2016. A French viola, Friedrich Alber, 2015, avec deux archets dont un de Doriane Bodart (2014). Grey case. A French violin, Frank Ravatin, 2001. White case.

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Venezuelan protesting violinist arrested, beaten: rights group

A violinist who was arrested during anti-government unrest this week was beaten with his instrument by officials, leaving him hard of hearing, according to a rights campaigner.

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'Grenfell survivors should not have to choose better housing or opera'

As Opera Holland Park mourned the loss of one of its own in the fire, critics used its council funding as proof of Kensington’s elitist priorities. But the directors claim the facts tell another story ..

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Can You Outrun Beethoven's 5th in a 5K? Symphony Offers Unique Challenge

'Da-da-da-DUM' will mark the beginning of Kentucky Symphony's next free concert in Devou Park – and the beginning of the Beethoven 5k as the KSO offers a symphonic fitness and participation program as part of Covington's Outdoor Weekend

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New Zealand orchestra uses quiet and peaceful funeral home to practise

A New Zealand orchestra has taken the unusual step of holding practice sessions in a funeral home after struggling to find somewhere quiet to play.

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Local musician pleads for carjackers to return her stolen saxophone

Among other things, Hughes' beloved saxophone was in the car. She remembers begging the thieves, who she describes as teens, to let her keep it, and she even clung to the car door as they took off.

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Aria comes to Attica: An audience of convicted murderers, felons goes to the opera

The chapel also has the only stage at the Western New York prison, so that's where the opera singers would perform once lunch was done.

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