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Violinist Played Instrument During His Own Brain Surgery

MUSIC Posted: August 12, 2014 2:09 pm

In 2010 Minnesota Orchestra associate concertmaster Roger Frisch had a small electrode planted in his brain to stop the tremor that had developed in his hands. But for the neurosurgeons to get the device planted in the right spot, Frisch had to be awake – and to play. Erin Brodwin explains the how and why. (includes operating room video)

MUSIC Published: 08.12.14

Read the story in Mic Published: 08.12.14

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