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Bach's Chaconne on film: Ida Haendel

8 August 2013

A recent performance by the violinist illustrates her special sound.

Read Ida Haendel's thoughts on interpreting Bach's Chaconne here.

Read The Strad’s 7 ways to play perfect chords and see how other great violinists tackled the same work:

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