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In the Summer of '75 David heard a "terrifying and beautiful sound" that has him captivated to this day.
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YourClassical Story: For David Conrad, it all began in the Summer of '75

YourClassical Story: David Conrad

It was the Summer of ‘75. David Conrad was a young boy living in a small mill town just outside of Pittsburg, PA. Going to the movies was a rare treat for David and his brothers, but one evening he found himself in a theater captivated by what he refers to as an “almost terrifying beauty.” A beauty he’s been obsessed with ever since. Hear more on this episode of YourClassical Story.

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