The Master Cellist's Borrowed Stradivarius
In 2012, cellist Alisa Weilerstein received a loan that changed her performing life — a 1731 Stradivarius cello known as the "Isserlis" Stradivarius, valued at...
This is stories & illustrations, drawing on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.
In 2012, cellist Alisa Weilerstein received a loan that changed her performing life — a 1731 Stradivarius cello known as the "Isserlis" Stradivarius, valued at several million dollars. She did not own it. A generous benefactor entrusted it to her care, believing she would honor the instrument with her artistry. Weilerstein has spoken about how carrying that cello reshapes everything.…
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