‘Everyone has something that makes them special’ - Carolin Widmann’s life lessons

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The German violinist speaks about finding your own path and classical music’s way forward

The teacher who was most pivotal in making me become a professional violinist was Ali Tas, from the Munich Music School. I learnt from him between the ages of nine and twelve. He had the perfect mix of being ambitious and caring, but also tough…

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