Famous Violin Professor of Central Conservatory of Music Passed Away at the Age of 72 Due to Ineffective Rescue from Sudden Illness Yesterday
Yesterday morning, Mr. Lin Yaoji, famous violin professor and music educator of Central Conservatory of Music, passed away at his home in Beijing due to ineffective rescue from sudden illness, at the age of 72.
This afternoon, Ms Lin's daughter who was far away in Iceland has hurried back to her home in Beijing with a pair of children.
Mr. Lin Yaoji was engaged in the violin education for more than 40 years, having instructed numerous students and enjoying extremely high fame in the music circle, being honored as "Mining Master". He was given this title because his students kept winning prizes in world-class violin contests, taking home 13 gold medals alone.