Australia’s first stradivarius
Assistant Leader of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Satu Vanska talks to The Australian about Australia’s first Stradivarius.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/playing-favourites/story-e6frg8n6-1226084742141
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