Episode 110: Stravinsky's kaleidoscope of colours with violinist Alena Baeva

Violinist Alena Baeva spoke with online editor Davina recently about the music of Stravinsky – specifically the Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss, which was arranged by Samuel Dushkin for violin and piano. She spoke about how this music encourages the player to harness the power of the imagination to showcase the kaleidoscope of colours displayed in Stravinsky’s writing. She also speaks about staying spontaneous, as well as her approach and tips to playing tricky double stops. Plus, you’ll also hear about what instrument and bows she used to record her latest album, Fantasy. Check out thestrad.com for the latest news, articles and reviews on all things to do with string playing. Register and

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This episode is 16:41 long.

This episode was published on Feb 22, 2024.

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