Christian Tetzlaff on the meaning of music

By Benedikt Zacher, 15 October 2018

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“classical music addresses each individual listener, with their different stories and broken dreams”

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Renowned German violinist talks about the life-changing effects of International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, how it feels more like a violin festival, and how there are no small or big concerts.

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Future uncertain for pernambuco bows

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Used to make string instrument bows for more than 200 years, Brazilian authorities wish to tighten trade on the critically endangered brazilwood tree, due to repeated illegal exploitation.

Benedikt Zacher

Benedikt hat in München Musik und Jura studiert und dann an der LSE einen MSc in Global Market Economics erworben. Er spielt nach wie vor regelmäßig und begeistert Kammermusik, vorzugsweise als Geiger oder Bratscher im Streichquartett. Benedikt liebt jede Art klassischer Musik, und zwar besonders Kammermusik mit Streichern, Klavier, gerne auch mit Gesang, Orchesterkonzerte und schließlich die Oper.

Sharing joy, love and pain: Christian Tetzlaff on the meaning of music