String Studies

When auditions are held for orchestral positions throughout the world, Mozart¿s Violin Concertos are regarded as a sure touchstone. Even though many works by other composers require a higher degree of virtuosity, the way in which string players perform is particularly revealing as regards a cultivated style. It is not surprising that in an institution that is preoccupied more than any other in the world with Mozart, a special style of string playing has evolved and is passed on.