Episode 1: Thrash! violinist Philip Pan’s homage to speed metal

Episode 1: Thrash! violinist Philip Pan’s homage to speed metal

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Philip Pan, concertmaster of the Jacksonville Symphony in Florida, talks about discovering rock music, learning how to play electric violin, and composing a speed metal-inspired piece for solo violin.  Includes Rachel Barton Pine’s performance of “Thrash.”

Philip's Classical Recommendations:

Strauss - Also Sprach Zarathustra

Vivaldi - The Four Seasons

total playing time: 16:23

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