Laura Andriani (1/2) - Strings in the Dark

On today's episode, part one of two, we are speaking with violinist Laura Andriani about her work with the nineteenth century composer and virtuoso Paganini and her relationship with the physicality of playing. Performing some of the most difficult repertoire ever written for her instrument, Laura tells us about rediscovering the history of her instrumental technique and the importance of letting go.

References:

• Laura Andriani: https://orpheusinstituut.be/nl/orpheus-research-centre/onderzoekers/laura-andriani
• Il Canone, Paganini’s violin: https://www.museidigenova.it/it/guarneri-del-gesu-violino-di-paganini
• Crossroads (1986): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090888/

Laura Andriani is an Italian violinist and docARTES researcher exploring historically informed approaches to 19th-century repertoire. Her work focuses on Paganini, whose Caprices she recorded on gut strings, rethinking virtuosity through earlier violin techniques. She performs internationally and is currently a member of Il Pomo d’Oro.

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