Lightfooted and Lyrical (Violin) - Orchestra Safari

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Which instrument can scamper through melodies, waltz with sunlight, and scurry among notes as fast as a woodland critter? In this episode of Orchestra Safari, we’re investigating a small, bright musical superstar that can sing sweetly, soundtrack storms and seasons, and pop up everywhere from concert halls to cartoons to pop hits. Tune in, and discover how this nimble sound-maker darts across the orchestra like it owns the whole forest. © Johann Sebastian Bach. Partita for solo violin Nº2 in D minor, BWV 1004. 1720. Chaconne. Hilary Hahn, Violin, 1997. — Test Drive (From How To Train Your Dragon Music From The Motion Picture). John Powell. 2010. Universal Music Group. — Fairytale Alexander Rybak. 2008. EMI. — Dexys Midnight Runners. Come On Eileen. 1982 Mercury Records Limited. — GZA/Genius Breaker, Breaker. 1999 Geffen Records. — Storm. Vanessa Mae. 1997. EMI. All other music c/o Universal. Orchestra Safari created by majelan studio. Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.

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Which instrument can scamper through melodies, waltz with sunlight, and scurry among notes as fast as a woodland critter? In this episode of Orchestra Safari, we’re investigating a small, bright musical superstar that can sing sweetly, soundtrack...

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