Cello lover's aid to young players is instrumental
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Melinda Bargreen of The Seattle Times reports on Dr. Ray Carlsen, a dermatologist who owns about 40 cellos from the 18th to 20th centuries and lends them free to gifted youths. His Bellevue-based Carlsen Cello Foundation aims to help young players access higher-quality instruments that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. The article notes the high prices of quality cellos, the role of Carlsen and his teacher Richard Aaron, and the practice of buying and restoring instruments for hopeful musicians.