How does it feel to be associated with Montegrappas tribute to Stradivari?
I have been playing a Stradivari violin since I was 13, so it was natural that Montegrappa asked me to represent this creation dedicated to him. A Stradvari creation is the most precious instrument you can play as a classical violinist and during my career I have had the privilege to play many Stradivari violins from different time periods. The one I am playing now is from the 1700’s, which was his golden period in terms of craftsmanship and sound quality and it is an honour to perform around the world in tribute to him. There are only about 280 Stradivari instruments in existence and I am privileged to own one. What drew you to the violin? As the younger sibling, I always wanted to do what my older brother did. So, when he was forced by my parents to learn to play the violin, I wanted to do it too. My brother was forced to do it hence he stopped playing, whereas I chose to do it and am still playing. How did you get a chance to play a Stradivari at 13? At 11 I played at a concert in B
