Walter Meyer wrote:
>What was the name of the young woman who lost parts of both legs salvaging
>an expensive violin as the doors of a Chicago rapid transit train were
>closing on her? I believe she's playing again.
>
>[Rachel Barton is indeed performing. Has been for a number of
>years. She records for Dorian and Cedille Records. -Dave]
Miss Barton played a stunning Sibelius concerto here in Dallas last year.
She sued the Chicago transit authority and won a sizeable settlement for
her injuries (however is was some 70 plus million dollars less that what
she asked for in the suit.)
Kevin Sutton