Doublestop Magazine

Watching History…

NPR legal correspondent Nina Totenberg reflects on watching history before her eyes. Totenberg has mingled with Supreme Court justices, but she is reminded that her father, violinist and teacher Roman Totenberg, has had a long and distinguished career.

But my father is more than a violin teacher. He is a financial advisor and consultant. He helps round up scholarship money and finds jobs for his students. He is also a Realtor. He helps them find apartments or live-in situations they can afford. And he is a travel agent, and mother.

Be sure to both listen to the piece and read the story (it isn’t just a transcript of what aired). The page includes a number of Totenberg’s recordings — check it out.