
Strings Attached
Clip: 9/29/2013 | 9m 41s
Melanie Kupchynsky discusses her book, Strings Attached.
Melanie Kupchynsky has been a violinist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for more than 20 years. She began playing the violin at the age of 4 and her first teacher was her father, known to everyone else as “Mr. K.” After her father's death, Kupchynsky co-wrote a book called Strings Attached, recounting the lessons learned from her father.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW
WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors.

Strings Attached
Clip: 9/29/2013 | 9m 41s
Melanie Kupchynsky has been a violinist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for more than 20 years. She began playing the violin at the age of 4 and her first teacher was her father, known to everyone else as “Mr. K.” After her father's death, Kupchynsky co-wrote a book called Strings Attached, recounting the lessons learned from her father.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Where to Watch Chicago Tonight
Chicago Tonight is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app.

WTTW News Explains
In this Emmy Award-winning series, WTTW News tackles your questions — big and small — about life in the Chicago area. Our video animations guide you through local government, city history, public utilities and everything in between.Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipVideo has Closed Captions
Jay Shefsky has a profile of a suburban artist who paints portraits of her neighbors. (4m 5s)
Impending Government Shutdown Analysis
Video has Closed Captions
Carol Marin and her guests discuss the impending government shutdown. (13m 27s)
Local Impact of Government Shutdown
Video has Closed Captions
The is government hours away from a possible shutdown. Paris Schutz has details. (4m 3s)
Web Extra: Big Cat on Reggie Bush
James “Big Cat” Williams offers his take on Lions running back Reggie Bush’s performance. (4m)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
New Episode- News and Public Affairs

Top journalists deliver compelling original analysis of the hour's headlines.
New Episode- News and Public Affairs

Today's top journalists discuss Washington's current political events and public affairs.


New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
Support for PBS provided by:
Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW
WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors.



