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Casals Quartet violist Jonathan Brown scrutinises this movement and explains why this piece is less abstract and unruly than many musicians first assume
The British violinist offers ideas on how to conjure a frosty chill through your violin playing. From the January 2015 issue
The American violinist discusses gypsy style, charisma, flair and contrast in the lively third movement of this much-loved work
