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Sydney concert violinist Kym Staton hoped to achieve an Australian first by playing Vivaldi's Winter Concerto as he parachuted into Stuart Park yesterday.He prepared for the feat by modifying his spare violin, glueing on the shoulder rest and putting on strong strings.However, the forces of nature were stronger and Mr Staton's bow broke before he could play a note.His jump was designed to promote a concert at the Opera House on Sunday."It is something I have never wanted to do but my girlfriend, we dared each other we were going to do it after the concert," he said."But then a couple of days ago I thought maybe I could do it as a promo. I do like adrenaline sports."I surf and I snowboard but skydiving is something I have always been scared of."Last time I came here we just went for a bike ride."But I am doing this because my career is taking off."Fortunately Staton did not take his concert violin on the jump with him."My violin is worth more than my car," he said.On Sunday he expects to be on another natural high when he performs in a production called Tapestries.

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