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Opinion: What makes a good stand partner?

2024-08-30T08:41:00

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It takes much more than turning up on time and playing the right notes to be a reliable stand partner, says violinist Alexandra Gorski. There are many essential rules to be followed

Orchestral musicians are entrusted with countless responsibilities: individual mastery of their instruments, meticulous practice of repertoire and adjusting their own playing for each programme, all the while juggling the demands of working in an ever-changing environment with a wide range of people and personalities…

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