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worst things about playing the violin

The 10 worst things about playing the violin

Violinist Nicola Benedetti played ‘Farewell to Stromness’ at King Charles’ Scottish ‘Coronation’.

Nicola Benedetti plays emotional ‘Farewell to Stromness’ violin solo at King’s Scottish Coronation

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Adrain Sutton wrote the premiere of his violin concerto for instrumentalist Fenella Humphreys

After being diagnosed with incurable cancer, this composer decided to write the violin concerto he always wanted

Violinist Solomiia plays ‘Love Changes Everything’ in special recording with Danielle De Niese

16-year-old Ukrainian violinist’s poignant ‘Love Changes Everything’ with star soprano Danielle De Niese

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Very big violin takes three people to play it

The world’s biggest violin needs three people to play it – and it sounds epic and thunderous

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The 20 best violin pieces ever written

The 20 best violin pieces ever written

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Esther Abrami Angela Morley HER Ensemble

Esther Abrami and HER Ensemble play Angela Morley’s heavenly ‘Rêverie’ in celebration of Pride Month

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Chevalier: Kelvin Harrison Jr.’s on-set violin teacher reveals how he taught the actor in two months

Violinist Brandon Elliott plays solo through intercom on Texas flight, to the delight of passengers

Violinist plays solo through intercom on Texas flight, to the delight of passengers

Nick Mohammed plays violin in Ted Lasso Season 3

Does Nick Mohammed really play violin in Ted Lasso?

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Violin soloist handles a nightmare bow break with sheer professionalism and style

Latif Nasser shared violinist Ali’s story in a viral Twitter thread

Afghan musician who fled from Taliban gifted antique violin by stranger in the US

The 292-year-old Guarneri violin known as the ‘Baltic’

Centuries-old Italian violin breaks auction records after selling at £7.71 million

Esther Abrami and HER ensemble play in celebration of International Women’s Day

Esther Abrami and Her Ensemble spotlight French composer, Louise Farrenc, for International Women’s Day

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Mother asks TikTok to play her 10-year-old daughter’s melody, and a whole string orchestra responded

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Vineta Sareika-Völkner is the Berlin Phil’s first ever female concertmaster

Berlin Phil announces first ever female concertmaster in 141-year history, Vineta Sareika-Völkner

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Toddler meets the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and the Bruch Violin Concerto

Adorable toddler has the most beautiful reaction to Bruch’s violin concerto