In the Path of a Raging Wildfire, a Luthier’s Precious Wood
The New York Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- Mario Miralles, a renowned violin maker, faced the devastating Eaton fire in Altadena, California, as he rushed to save his workshop and precious instruments.
- Miralles managed to rescue key items including his brother’s Martin guitar, a nearly finished violin intended for conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and his hang-glider harness.
- The Eaton fire caused widespread destruction, killing residents, destroying thousands of buildings, and deeply impacting Miralles’s livelihood and the local community.
- Miralles is celebrated for crafting world-class string instruments, including a cello for Yo-Yo Ma, with his work highly valued by prominent musicians such as violinist Anne Akiko Meyers.
