Stradivarius On Parade

Margaret Batjer, concertmaster of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, plays the the 1716 “Milstein” Stradivarius during a rehearsal at the Colburn School in Los Angeles. The violins of Antonio Stradivari, arguably the most famous instruments ever created, have an almost mystical reputation for beauty and heavenly tone. This week eight of them have been brought together in Los Angeles for “Strad Fest LA.” (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Question: Does anyone in your family play a violin? Who? How well?