A Chicago musician is hoping for the return of a violin made in 1758 that was stolen from her family’s home while they were sleeping. Minghaun Xu said the instrument was made by renowned Italian violin-maker and was lent to her by a private sponsor 20 years ago. Xu says losing the violin is like losing her own voice. Xu is a music faculty member at Roosevelt University and performs with a University of Chicago ensemble. Xu said she didn’t believe her home was targeted for the early Wednesday burglary because of her instrument. She says the violin is insured but it is irreplaceable with a sentimental value beyond its price.
A Chicago musician is hoping for the return of a violin made in 1758 that was stolen from her family’s home while they were sleeping.
Minghaun Xu said the instrument was made by renowned Italian violin-maker and was lent to her by a private sponsor 20 years ago. It was taken along with a newer violin and her son’s cello. “Losing that violin is like losing a family member,” Xu said. “It’s like losing my own voice. The violin itself lost a voice, the violin needs to be played. And my heart is broken.”
Xu is a music faculty member at Roosevelt University and performs with a University of Chicago ensemble. Stay informed during the severe weather season with our local news and weather app. Get the NBC 5 Chicago app for
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Musician reports 1758 violin stolen from South Loop home“Losing something like that it’s like losing a family member, it’s like losing my own voice, and the violin itself lost its voice too,' the professional violinist said. My heart is really shattered, it was bleeding and I just want the violin back.'
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