In a shocking turn of events, violinist David López Ibáñez, 31, recently recounted how a cherished instrument vanished from his side during a casual outing in London. The violin, handcrafted in 1740 by master maker Lorenzo Carcassi and valued at approximately $200,000, disappeared in a matter of moments, leaving the musician devastated. London police are now appealing to the public for any information regarding the theft that took place in February.
London Police Seek Public's Assistance in Stolen $200,000 Violin Case
London Police Seek Public's Assistance in Stolen $200,000 Violin Case
A musician's prized 285-year-old violin was stolen during a pub visit, sparking a police investigation.
On a chilly February evening, López Ibáñez attended a rehearsal with the Philharmonia Orchestra before heading to a nearby pub with a friend. He placed his cherished violin beside him as they dined. In a swift and brazen act, a thief allegedly swiped the violin case and exited the pub, unnoticed. “I stood up in disbelief,” López Ibáñez lamented, emphasizing the emotional bond he shared with the instrument after eight years of travel and performances around the globe.
The violin, a highly valuable piece of craftsmanship, is not just an object to López Ibáñez but a vital companion in his musical journey. “It felt like the world was collapsing on top of me,” he recalled. The police are now coordinating efforts to trace and recover this unique instrument, encouraging anyone with leads or information to come forward in a bid to reunite the musician with his prized possession.
The violin, a highly valuable piece of craftsmanship, is not just an object to López Ibáñez but a vital companion in his musical journey. “It felt like the world was collapsing on top of me,” he recalled. The police are now coordinating efforts to trace and recover this unique instrument, encouraging anyone with leads or information to come forward in a bid to reunite the musician with his prized possession.
