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Classic FM Drive with John Brunning 4pm - 7pm
These are the things that violinists will never, ever say. If you play violin, you'll know.
"I love my desk partner. No rivalry at all." - No violinist ever
"Second violins get some really challenging parts too." - No violinist ever
"The Beethoven violin concerto sounds much better transcribed for piano." - No violinist ever
"This section would definitely benefit from being played con sordino." - No violinist ever
"Feel my fingertips, they are as smooth as silk." - No violinist ever
"Oh, you have a Stradivarius? Well, I don’t think the manufacturer is important and I’m certainly not jealous." - No violinist ever
"Your bowing is definitely easier than mine. I take it on board without question." - No violinist ever
"I’ll happily learn those new fingerings you’ve suggested at the last minute." - No violinist ever
"Mmm, shattered rosin all over my violin case." - No violinist ever
"Yes. It’s a machine gun." - No violinist ever
"As a classically trained violinist, I look and sound effortlessly cool when attempting folk music." - No violinist ever