Thieves who stole a £1.2 million Stradivarius violin tried to sell it for £100 to a man sitting next to them in an internet café, a court heard today. The man turned it down because his daughter already had a recorder, Blackfriars crown court was told. The previous day, Irish traveller John Maughan, 40, had […]
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Joshua Bell’s impromptu performance in the street
The Strathmore Hall in Maryland has been having problems. Here’s their current homepage: Due to ongoing technical issues resulting from recent storms, the Strathmore website and online ticket sales capabilities are currently offline. We are working to correct and apologize for any inconvenience. The Joshua Bell concert, originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 26 and cancelled […]
Grab a sandwich, lose a £1.2 million Stradivarius
A musician who went into a central London sandwich shop to buy something to eat has had a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin worth £1.2 million ($1.9 million) stolen, police said on Monday. British Transport Police have launched a public appeal to get the rare instrument back and the musician’s insurer, Lark Insurance Broking Group, has offered […]
