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My introduction to zither music was in a stube in Munich where 3 Bavarian seniors played in a trio of zithers. 1967.
Frank Bean
March 29, 2024 | Other


Sun City, Arizona
Ruth Anneliese Welcome, 86, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005, in Peoria, Arizona.Ruth Welcome, the only woman professional Zither artist in the United States and Canada, was born in Germany and came to this country at the age of eight. She received her formal music education at Juilliard School...
Read MoreMy introduction to zither music was in a stube in Munich where 3 Bavarian seniors played in a trio of zithers. 1967.
Frank Bean
March 29, 2024 | Other
My family and I grew up with Ruth as a neighbor. She was friendly, warm and exceedingly talented. She was a dear friend to my parents and an inspiration to my brothers and me. I am so saddened by her passing.
Laura Palmer-Hayman
March 21, 2005 | Shaker Heights, OH