Japanese violinist Kioko Yonemoto plays the Guarnerius del Gisu violin at a concert marking the 227th birthday anniversary of Niccolo Paganini in the Big Hall of Moscow Conservatory in Moscow, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. The violin, one of the most expensive musical instruments in the world, was acquired and brought to Russia by lawyer and entrepreneur Maxim Viktorov last year. Kioko Yonemoto was accompanied by Moscow State Academic Symphony orchestra. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Japanese violinist Kioko Yonemoto plays the Guarnerius del Gisu violin at a concert marking the 227th birthday anniversary of Niccolo Paganini in the Big Hall of Moscow Conservatory in Moscow, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. The violin, one of the most expensive musical instruments in the world, was acquired and brought to Russia by lawyer and entrepreneur Maxim Viktorov last year. Kioko Yonemoto was accompanied by Moscow State Academic Symphony orchestra.

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