The article reports that Russian customs officers confiscated an Antonio Stradivari violin at the border with Ukraine during a routine passenger check on a train from Moscow to Zhmerinka. The case involves a case with the violin and four bows, and the instrument bears the inscription "Antonio Stradivari 1721"; the violin is sent for expertise by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
The article reports that a Stradivarius violin was confiscated by Russian customs at the border with Ukraine. The instrument and four bows were found in a passenger train from Moscow to Zhmerynka, and the violin bears the inscription Antonia Stradivari 1721. The violin has been sent for expert examination by the Russian Ministry of Culture to verify its authenticity; possible criminal proceedings will depend on the exam results.
The article reports that world-renowned violinist Carla Trynchuk, an Andrews University associate professor of music, plans to bring free string instruction to Benton Harbor children through Benton Harbor Street Ministries, using Suzuki methods and Andrews graduate students. The program aims to teach violin, viola, and cello to kids aged eight to ten on Saturday afternoons.