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Clarinetist’s $100m donation to BU medical school resonates

Por: The Boston Globe Opinion October 03, 2022

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He always made beautiful music ( Metro, Sept. 30).To this violinist buried deep in the string section of many orchestras, it was always good news to see Edward Avedisian sitting in the first clarinet chair. Mellifluous sounds thus guaranteed, I could look forward to enjoying both rehearsals and concerts. Now it is an unexpected but not a far-fetched segue to read of his $100 million donation, in honor of his childhood friend, to Boston... + full article



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