 has been raising Viszlas (Hungarian hunting dogs) for years. She's a regular at the 

 every February at Madison Square Garden. This year one of her beloved pooches won "Best of Opposite Sex" (which goes to the best female if a male wins best of breed, as happened this year).

Her dog is officially named Brittania N Bayviews Ida One (although...I'm sure they have a cute nickname for her!). Here's a picture from yesterday at Madison Square Garden, with Ida Kavafian holding the ribbon.

Steven Tenenbom, violist in the Orion String Quartet

. He's as much into the family dogs as Ida...)

Since 2000, Fred Child has been the host of Performance Today, the most-listened-to classical music radio show in America. He also is the commentator and announcer for Live From Lincoln Center, the only live performing arts series on television. He also hosts musical events on stages around the country, working with major orchestras and festivals, and connecting with audiences coast to coast.


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Fred Child

Violinist Ida Kavafian has been raising Hungarian hunting dogs for years. She’s a regular at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show every February at Madison Square Garden. This year one of her beloved pooches won.


A violinist and her dog