Thank you. I just now ordered it from Amazon for $2+4sh.

I cannot comprehend the troubles he faced with humidity in Africa, coupled with his desire to not harm the Strad. I have watched the David Finckel videos and have wondered the same about his humidity problems throughout his world tours.

I believe I am safe in saying that no one here would ever think to stifle your words, quite the opposite every one here is anxious for your next post. Because forum gremlins have caused me problems in other forums, I now type into Notepad, then copy/paste into the reply area...no problems.

Thank you again for the info about the cd. I have listened to it twice before I practiced with the cello. Sadly by osmosis I learned very little. The etudes are way way over my head. But it was fun to listen how a cello is to be played. The double stops can really open your mind as to the possibilities.
I basically use the cello as a type of yoga,,long slow bowing without much intentional thought,,just being. I am still in first position trying to hit the fourth finger accurately.

You mentioned that Starker worked at IU, which is just down the road from me. In fact I took some violin lessons at one of the buildings at Jacob School of Music. Parking was a big headache there.