Violin with Jad: 'Left-hand pizzicato' — Wednesday

from Intermezzo · host Christy L'Esperance

This week’s cohost is violinist Jad Ibrahim, a student at Interlochen Arts Academy. Jad introduces you to the challenging technique of left-hand pizzicato — a skill that involves plucking and bowing the violin at the same time. He shares how he's tackling it through pieces like Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 Later, Jad reflects on how traditional Eastern Mediterranean music, especially songs by Lebanese singer Fairuz, connects him to his Syrian roots. Music in this episode: Paganini: Caprice no. 24 Fairuz: "Voice of Hope"

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