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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