Violin

Violin

Philipp Broch, 1812-1864, Notable Jewish Violinist and Composer

Traces the career of Philipp Broch (1812-1864), a Jewish violinist and composer born in Prossnitz/Prostějov, Moravia, and part of the first full generation of Jews able to take advantage of religious toleration in order to have careers in the arts and professions within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Broch received his early training in Moravia, then advanced training at the Conservatory in Vienna. After an important position as professor of Violin for the Musikverein in Lemberg (now Lviv, Ukraine), and concert tours in the East, he became orchestra director at the Theater an der Wien, a position which he held until his death in 1864.

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Double Bass

Lorraine Campet: “We Don’t Play an Instrument; We Express Emotions in Music Through an Instrument That We Love”

Internationally known for her double bass and violin playing, Lorraine Campet shares her perspective on playing more than one instrument professionally, promoting the double bass as a solo instrument, and her future projects.

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Violin

Sebastian Bohren: “The Thing About Violin Playing Is That It’s Like a Fresh Dish; It Has to Be Prepared and Served à la minute”

Internationally renowned violin soloist Sebastian Bohren tells us about his early inspiration for becoming a violinist, his time in the Stradivari Quartet, and his exciting new recordings of Mozart concerti.

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