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Fight or flight? Violinists on tackling The Lark Ascending

Kevin W Ng, 5th October

Often dismissed on account of its popularity, The Lark Ascending divides audiences... and players. Our own Kevin Ng is a violinist and avoided it for years, but took advice from three violinists when adding it to his repertoire.

Arcadia in Albion: BBC Symphony plays Vaughan Williams

Roy Westbrook, 1st November

Urioste’s marvellous playing wedded gleaming tone to sure technique in The Lark Ascending.

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