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musical longevity

Proof that musicians just keep on going and going – a wonderful profile of Wilsonville violinist Harold Wolf from today’s Oregonian newspaper:

WILSONVILLE — Harold Wolf’s beloved 1745 violin is gone now, passed to a granddaughter who shares his passion. But at 88, Wolf still plays, practicing twice a day on another violin.

And twice a year, he shares his gift with others.

On those occasions — Saturday was one — he plays for fellow residents at The Wilsonville, the retirement home where he lives with his wife, Katie. Most of the residents — dealing with aches and pains, walkers and wheelchairs — can’t attend a symphony performance. Some have dementia and don’t leave the center at all.

So Wolf brings the performance to them.

Wolf and his wife moved in two years ago from Lake Oswego, and it didn’t take long for word to spread that Wolf is a musician. Residents heard him practicing, and the manager asked if he would ever play for his neighbors.

Wolf agreed on the spot.

2 replies on “musical longevity”

Harold Wolf is a dear man and wonderful violinist. This post and feature article brought me back many wonderful memories of his humor (he’s very witty) and musicianship during our years in Los Angeles.

Harold Wolf is a great violinist and Portlant is lucky to have such an artist live in their city.

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