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The stroke is a little too cushioned. It needs to be a little shorter and crisper'

Morgensterns in partnership with the Musicians’ Union present a string audition masterclass on Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream at The Royal College of Music in London. On the panel are Pieter Schoeman, London Philharmonic Orchestra leader; Judith Busbridge, co-principal viola, Royal Opera House; Timothy Walden, principal cello, Philharmonia Orchestra; and Graham Mitchell, principal double bass, English National Opera.

The students are violinist Molly Cockburn, violist Marie De Bry and violist William Neri.

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