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SAD NEWS | Met Opera Violist Vincent Lionti Has Died From Coronavirus [RIP]

By The Violin Channel

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Metropolitan Opera Orchestra violist Vincent Lionti has passed away due to complications of the Coronavirus - aged just 60

It has been announced today that long-time Metropolitan Opera Orchestra violist Vincent Lionti has passed away, in New York, due to complications of the Coronavirus - aged just 60.

A graduate of The Juilliard School, Vincent had served as a member of the opera's viola section since 1987.

He had also performed as a member of the Detroit Symphony, Lyric Chamber Players, Renaissance City Chamber Players - and as a founding member of the Ventura String Quartet.

Our condolences are with Vincent's family, friends, colleagues and students.

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