February 16, 2008

Million Dollar 'trip'

Violinist Drops the Ball
Violinist David Garrett is called by some the "David Beckham of Classical Music" may have made a mistake as big as one of Posh's diamond rings, in other words big. After a concert late last year, David slipped and lost his balance and dropped is million dollar Guadagini violin. He bought the violin in 2003 for a price tag of $1 million (US). The violin was made in 1772 by Guadagini, who some speculate, was a protégé of the great Antonio Stradivari, maker of the renowned Stradivarius violins. They are not sure whether or not the violin can be mended, but David has the piece fully insured. But you'd think that if you had a million dollar one-of-a-kind violin you’d have that thing in a million dollar case as well. Good thing for Aflac though!
Have a great rest of the weekend!

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