In an exclusive interview the Dutch virtuoso talks about Brahms, her Stradivarius and her musical family.
Janine Jansen © Marco Borggreve
Last week, the astonishingly talented Dutch violin virtuoso Janine Jansen wowed audiences and critics alike with her performance of Brahms’ much-loved Violin Concerto, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Ahead of the performances with the SSO she took some time out of her rehearsals to talk to Limelight Editor Clive Paget for an exclusive interview.
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