A video has emerged from Venezuela of a performance of Vivaldi's Concerto in A minor on what is described as the world's smallest violin. Whether this is indeed the world's smallest performable violin, it's certainly a squeaky novelty, boasting impressive finger control.
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Another energetic and sparkling volume in the great complete concertos project
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