Ludivine Barbier, wife of the conductor Rodlofo Cazares who was kidnapped in Mexico 19 months ago, has issued a new appeal for his release on French television. Watch here., with rare footage of Rodolfo conducting and the kidnap site.
Kidnapped conductor: a fresh appeal on French TV
February 17, 2013 by
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