Breast cancer claims a principal cello, 42
mainThe Dayton Philharmonic is mourning the loss of Andra Lunde Padrichelli, its principal cello since 2003.
Andra, who also played in Cincinnati and Detroit, survived two bouts of breast cancer with tremendous support from her family and colleagues, but the disease returned and she died yesterday at the age of 42.
photo: Michael Beckerman
Absolutely dreadful.
I am so sorry Andra lost that battle. She will be missed by so many.
I will miss her so much. RIP Ms.Andra
Andra – great artist, loving wife, mother and friend. Always accomplishing so much with love, she endured the long battle with cancer and its treatment with dignity.
Our families were linked in friendship. Her loss is mourned with deepest love