13-05-2025
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A long-forgotten violin, a 300-year-old cello: The strange tales behind 5 rare musical instruments on Toronto stages
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May 12, 2025
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By Joshua ChongArts Critic & Reporter
Every musical instrument has a unique story, each with a distinct personality. Some, centuries old, have been passed down numerous times, from one generation of musicians to the next. Here are the weird and absurd stories behind five instruments that can be heard on stages across Toronto.
Violin | Matthew Hakkarainen
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Joshua Chong is a Toronto-based arts critic and culture reporter for the Star. Follow him on X: @joshualdwchong.
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