In Finland, a violin soloist accidentally dropped a violin worth several billion won onto the stage floor during a performance, causing a temporary interruption. The accident occurred when the ...

A flourish of the baton from this conductor was meant to cue an oboe – but something far more dramatic happened, resulting in a ‘heart attack’ moment for a soloist on stage. Star Czech violinist Pavel ...

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