Meet Daniel Pioro, the violinist making classical music cool – and who loves playing scales
One of Britain’s most exciting musicians talks his passion for new music and why students are made to feel like fools by seasoned artists
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One of Britain’s most exciting musicians talks his passion for new music and why students are made to feel like fools by seasoned artists
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