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Introducing the Baroque Viola

Thursday 18 July 2019

Principal Viola Simone Jandl talks us through her instrument, and what sets it apart from its more lenient modern counterpart.

"I would probably say you need to be a lot more sensitive, because they are a lot less forgiving."

Simone Jandl, Principal Viola

A student participating in an open workshop with violinist Matthew Truscott and other members of the OAE

Japanese conductor Masaaki Suzuki conducts the OAE with singer Florian Stortz

OAE musicians run a workshop in a school classroom

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Introducing the Baroque Viola

Thursday 18 July 2019

Principal Viola Simone Jandl talks us through her instrument, and what sets it apart from its more lenient modern counterpart.

"I would probably say you need to be a lot more sensitive, because they are a lot less forgiving."

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