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palm.newsru.com
The article reports the theft of a 1684 Antonio Stradivari cello owned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, valued at about $3.5 million. The instrument was taken from pianist Peter Stampf’s home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, with no signs of forced entry noted by police.
nrk.no
The article reports the theft of a Stradivarius cello from a California home. The 1684 instrument, one of about 60 made by Antonio Stradivari, is valued at 3.5 million dollars and was purchased by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. First chair cellist Peter Stumpf was away when the theft occurred; the instrument’s nickname is General Kyd, and it has historical significance including the premiere of Dvorak’s cello concerto in 1896.
vesti.ru
The instrument is a Stradivarius cello created in 1684, valued at about 3.5 million dollars, owned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and reportedly loaned to principal cellist Peter Stampf. It was stolen from his home in the Los Feliz district, with investigators noting no signs of forced entry. The instrument is nicknamed the General Kid, and is considered one of the world’s finest and most valuable violins and cellos; there are roughly 350 Stradivari instruments remaining, about 60 of which are cellos, according to the Smithsonian Institution.
sf.koreatimes.com
The article reports that a Stradivarius cello valued at about $3.5 million, owned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, has gone missing. It notes the cello was made in Cremona, Italy in 1684, has been owned by the LA Philharmonic since the early 1970s, and that principal cellist Peter Stumpf said he last saw the instrument at his home in Los Feliz. The cello, 30.5 inches long and with a brown-gold finish, is stored in a silver plastic case, and LAPD should be contacted at (213) 972-3500 regarding its whereabouts.
nrc.nl
The NRC article reports that a Stradivarius cello from 1684, valued at over 3 million euros, was stolen from a residence in Los Angeles. The instrument is believed to have been taken by a thief who likely does not know its value. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra is appealing for the cello to be returned undamaged; the instrument is one of about sixty made by the renowned Italian craftsman.