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    31 terrible stock photos of classical musicians

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    Some are weird, some are ridiculous, some are cheesy - it seems that as soon as you put classical music into stock photos, it looks horrendous. Here are some of the worst generic photos of musicians and classical music in general that we've come across. The horror...

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      1. Rhapsody in Bath

      Because sometimes, you just need to glissando. And bathe.

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      2. Teaching an old dog?

      "Seriously, he's useless at the piano. He just dribbles."

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      3. Eurovision

      Iceland were unable to provide transport to the Eurovision Song Contest for their musicians this year.

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      4. Eeeeey!

      ... Eeeeeey!!

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      5. Backhanded violin

      Maybe he'd drop in some more money if your violin was round the right way.

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      6. See no evil

      Sometimes, I like to use my cello to block out the horrors of real life. Just for fun, y'know.

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      7. Trumpet boy with accessories

      My love is like a red, red rose. With a trumpet. And a cane.

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      8. Words fail us.

      OK. Does anyone have ANY idea what's happening here?

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      9. Trombone al fresco

      Because the park is the most natural place in the world you'd expect to find a sunglasses-wearing trombonist. In a fisherman's beanie hat.

    10. Naked double bassist

      10. Ummm

      "Playing naked just really allows me to feel the music, you know?"

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      11. The Loner

      Practice is over, pal. Go home.

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      12. Well this is awkward.

      Wow, seriously, if you want some time alone, just say...

    13. Dancing violinist

      13. Strictly Come... whatever this is

      This is how REAL musicians get famous.

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      14. What's that note?

      We're not flute experts, but we're pretty sure you need to have at least some of your fingers on the keys to make it work.

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      15. And again...

      We can excuse some freedom of realism, but this is some of the worst violin technique we've ever seen. Call that a bowgrip? And you should be bowing IN FRONT of the fingerboard. Madam, whoever your teacher is, you need to sack them.

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      16. Stay away from the light

      This is how they do piano lessons in Eli Roth movies.

    17. bad stock photos

      17. Getting closer...

      Even cellists aren't safe! Watch out for the weird light!

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      18. Closer still!

      Someone think of the children!

    19. bad stock photos

      19. Oh wait...

      ...it's going. Panic over.

    20. bad stock photos

      20. They cannot be a real string quartet

      Unless Baz Luhrmann is planning on remaking 'A Late Quartet'.

    21. bad stock photos

      21. Violin al fresco

      Another foray into the great outdoors. Perfect time for a Bach Partita, obvs.

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      22. The Fury

      Top marks for effort. We're terrified.

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      23. The Artful Dodger

      "Shine your shoes for a penny, suh?"

    24. bad stock photos

      24. Romance

      What every girl wants. Flowers and a clarinet.

    25. bad stock photos

      25. More violin al fresco

      Another nap in the park with that staple of outdoor pursuits, the violin.

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      26. Yep...

      ...it's a violin.

    27. bad stock photos

      27. The great outdoors

      Extreme Strictly Come Dancing.

    28. bad stock photos

      28. The ultimate conductor gesture

      "Seriously, STOP."

    29. bad stock photos

      29. Followed by...

      "OK, carry on." Nice hair flick, too.

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      30. Violin al fresco V3

      If a man plays a tiny white violin in the woods, does it make a sound?

    31. bad stock photos

      31. Flute or cello?

      Give a flute to a cellist, this is what you get.

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