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Subway violinist Joshua Bell performance stuns few observers
A Washington Post experiment placed world class violinist Joshua Bell with a Stradivarius in a DC subway. 1097 commuters passed as only seven stopped to listen, while every child paused, sparking a reflection on context and perception of beauty.
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