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‘Imagination is one of the most important things in music’ - Alexander Baillie’s life lessons

2024-09-27T08:58:00

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The British cellist on playing fundamentals and developing musicality

I decided to play the cello after watching Christopher Nupen’s film about Jacqueline du Pré. The might of her playing has continued to shine on ever since. Her ability to transmit music and her energy have always stayed with me…

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