We profile some of the multi-talented string players who manage to sing while playing their instrument

Violinist Pekka Kuusisto entrances the 2016 Proms audience with this rousing Finnish folksong.



Narek Hakhnazaryan performs Giovanni Sollima’s Lamentatio, filmed at Halle aux Grains, Toulouse in 2014.

 

Sol Gabetta performs Peteris Vasks’ haunting Gramata cellam – Dolcissimo as an encore at the First Night of the Proms 2016.

 

TwoSet Violin demonstrates the challenges of playing while singing another violin part.

 

Songwriter-violinist Gaelynn Lea performs ‘Someday We’ll Linger in The Sun’ at Music City Roots Live From The Factory in 2016.

 

 

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