Czech concertmaster leaves Russia with his violin

Czech concertmaster leaves Russia with his violin

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norman lebrecht

October 14, 2015

Josef Spacek, concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic, landed at Prague in the past hour carrying his precious 1855 Vuillaume. The violin was confiscated six days ago by Customs officials at Ekaterinburg Koltsovo airport.

Here’s Josef, home at last.

 

josef spacek1

 

Remember: When travelling to Russia, don’t neglect the paperwork.

Comments

  • CDH says:
    October 14, 2015 at 11:43 am

    So what was the deal?

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