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sophont.blogspot.com
The 320-year-old Stradivarius cello stolen and later recovered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic was nearly converted into a CD holder by a nurse and her boyfriend. The instrument, valued at about $3.5 million, was found by the nurse near a trash bin and returned after surveillance identified the thief; detectives are continuing the investigation and a $50,000 reward may be awarded.
npr.org
The NPR report covers the theft of a 17th-century Stradivarius cello owned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The instrument is described as one of only a few Stradivari cellos remaining in existence and is valued at $3.5 million.
nytimes.com
The New York Times reports that a priceless 320-year-old Stradivarius cello belonging to the Los Angeles Philharmonic was stolen from the home of principal cellist Peter Stumpf in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. The instrument, valued at $3.5 million for insurance purposes, was made in Cremona by Antonio Stradivari in 1684 and is known as the General Kyd.
dgabc.com.br
Da AFP, 18/05/2004: um violoncelo Stradivarius avaliado em US$ 3,5 milhões foi encontrado em uma lixeira em Los Angeles após ter sido roubado da casa de um músico da Filarmônia de Los Angeles. O instrumento, de 320 anos, apresentava danos, mas pode ser consertado.
latimes.com
Times Staff Writers report that a $3.5-million Stradivarius cello stolen from a cellist’s home was found by a woman three days later near a Silver Lake dumpster, police said. The instrument known as the General Kyd was recovered after a lawyer connected with the 29-year-old woman turned the cello over to detectives.
classic.newsru.com
The Stradivarius cello stolen in late April, valued at 3.5 million dollars, was found abandoned at a Los Angeles trash dump. Melani Stevens reported the instrument to a friend for repair or as a disk stand but ultimately handed it to the police. The instrument was made by Antonio Stradivari in Cremona in 1684 and is one of about 60 famous Stradivari cellos.
palm.newsru.com
The Stradivari cello stolen in late April, valued at 3.5 million dollars, was found on a Los Angeles trash dump. Melani Stevens reported the instrument to police after considering repair or repurposing, and praised for returning it. The cello, made in Cremona in 1684, is one of 60 famous instruments by Antonio Stradivari.
lenta.ru
The Stradivari cello (made in 1684) owned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, valued at $3.5 million, was stolen from conductor Peter Stumpf and reportedly found over the weekend according to police. The instrument was crafted by Antonio Stradivari (1644-1736) and one of only about 60 known Stradivari cellos. A reward of $50,000 was offered for return, but no arrests have been made.
cbsnews.com
The 1684 Stradivari cello, valued at about $3.5 million, was found by a nurse near a trash bin and later returned to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. The instrument, one of roughly 60 Stradivari cellos, was reportedly almost turned into a CD holder before authorities recovered it; detectives are still seeking the thief and a $50,000 reward may be awarded.
irishexaminer.com
The 320-year-old Stradivari cello, valued at about €3 million, was found in a rubbish-bin by Melanie Stevens and later returned to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. The instrument, made in 1684 by Antonio Stradivari, had been stolen earlier and was photographed being stolen on CCTV. The philharmonic association had acquired it about thirty years ago, and detectives were still seeking the thief.