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Sentimental Work: Francesca Dego on Brahms’s Violin Concerto

2023-06-12T05:00:00

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The Brahms Violin Concerto has been the Italian violinist’s constant partner throughout her career

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When asked for their favourite composer, a lot of musicians will say ‘whoever I’m playing right now.’ For me, it wouldn’t be true – it’s always Brahms! In particular I’ve performed his Violin Concerto around 50 times and whenever I play it I feel mountains of energy of all different kinds. It’s been a part of me since I first played it aged 15, and I feel as though I’ve matured with it; like many pieces, it’s impossible to realise the achievement of the composer until you’re older…

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