Almanac Spire · Mark CXIV

Period style

Playing music in the bowing, vibrato, and articulation conventions of its era. Baroque (Bach, Vivaldi) is detached, lighter vibrato, gut-string sound. Romantic (Brahms, Tchaikovsky) is connected, heavy vibrato, modern bow weight. Audition panels listen for whether you can switch.

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