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Sentimental Work: Nadia Sirota on Hindemith’s Trauermusik

2025-08-08T08:45:00

NadiaGolden by Zoe Prinds-Flash

Despite its short length, Hindemith’s Trauermusik was an eye-opening concerto for the US violist, revealing all the possibilities of the instrument’s sound world

Hindemith’s Trauermusik is an important piece for me in many ways. It was the first piece I played as a soloist with orchestra; it brings back memories of a very special teacher; and it was one of the first pieces I played when I made the transition from violin to viola aged 13. At the time I never felt like the violin was the right instrument for me, but taking on the viola just clicked…

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