I can say that the engineering gives the violin and piano unwonted realism and spatial presence. |
Sensing my surprise at finding a violin amidst the gaggle of reeds and brass and bull fiddles, she offered to play me a tune. |
The dexterity of the violin must be imitated by the viols down below, and is so to thrilling effect. |
Later in Europe bones provided the rhythm to jigs and reels normally played on violin. |
She brought the violin to her bosom and gave it a long hug, running her slender fingers over its strings and the smooth, polished wood. |
The Sinfonia concertante recorded here features the violin and cello as soloists. |