tononi6 Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 I have just been looking at a photo of Piatigorsky's cello on display in Baltimore. Last night I watched a video of him playing on the same cello. Now I am filled with sadness. The cello looks like an orphan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shennie Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 There was a story about him on "All Things Considered" this morning. You could probably find it on their website. Anyway, since today is his 100th birthday, they have put together a small collection of his artwork that he collected along with some other things. They said in the story that his grandson has his cello. I imagine that his grandson is loaning it to the display and it will only be an orphan for a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger1867 Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Please rest assured that his grandson is a serious player and has a secure relationship with his cello - he is carrying on his granfather's legacy proudly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tononi6 Posted April 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 It's good to know that his grandson is playing his cello. Many thanks for your replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennstater Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 I saw the Batta Strad cello too; along with his Tourte bow. The cello seems to be in a state of good condition but poor maintenance. The lowere strings were on the wrong pegs. The fine tuner is very old. Maybe those are original strings and fine tuners. This cello is begging to be played. I mean its nice to have Picassos, Manet, etc as neighbors, but that there is so much music that is wanting to come out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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