22 October, 2015

How to Make a Virtuoso Violinist | The New Republic

How to Make a Virtuoso Violinist | The New Republic: "“For every ten students, one will attempt suicide, one will become mentally ill, two will become alcoholics, two will slam doors and jettison the violin out the window, three will work as violinists, and perhaps one will become a soloist.” For aspiring violinists and their parents—including Wagner herself—those are not good chances. Why would anyone choose that kind of life?"



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