James Ehnes, who is artistic director of the Seattle Chamber Music festival, breaks out his 1715 ’Marsick’ Stradivari and gives an impromptu performance for festival staff
James Ehnes plays the Ysaÿe Sonata no.3, 'George Enescu'
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