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Berlin Philharmonic first principal violinist Christian Stadelmann gives an orchestral audition masterclass on the notorious opening to Richard Strauss's Don Juan. The violin student is Mariko Shimasaki.

The masterclass was one in a series given by members of the Berlin Philharmonic over three days, focusing on orchestral repertoire and audition preparation, at New York's Carnegie Hall in 2015.

Read: 10 tips for a successful orchestral audition

Watch: Orchestral audition masterclass on Don Juan at Royal College of Music

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