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The article discusses Stradivari violins and cellos, including a 1.4 million euro Stradivari stolen from Min-Jin Kym in London and various high-profile examples with names and former owners such as Empress Caterina of Russia and ex Mendelssohn. It notes thefts and recoveries, and mentions the exposure of the instruments as highly valuable and at risk.
latimes.com
The Los Angeles Times review discusses Lionel Bringuier conducting the L.A. Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall, featuring Smetana's The Moldau, Schumann's Cello Concerto with Gautier Capuçon (cellist, 29, debut at Disney Hall, cello a 1701 Matteo Goffriller), Prokofiev march encore, and Dvořák Symphony No. 5 after intermission. It notes Bringuier's and Capuçon's collaboration and mentions Capuçon's upcoming Brahms Double Concerto with his brother Renaud, as well as a historical contrast to a 1999 performance under David Zinman.