Gil Shaham, one of today's celebrated violinists - and an Aspen regular - recalls two life-affecting encounters with violin concertos that offer disturbing glimpses into the troubled 1930's. Last episode in the series.
Music provided courtesy of Canary Classics.
The great violin teacher Sylvia Rosenberg on a revealing encounter with a student, and worlds beyond a word.
As a young boy in Aspen, leading cellist Lynn Harrell came face to face with a singer whose performance changed his life - his own father.
One of Aspen's fastest-rising young violinists, Simone Porter talks about her impactful discovery of a little-known Aspen sub-culture - sight-reading parties!
Star violinist Sarah Chang reveals two formative experiences at Aspen, both dramatic. One saw the famous musician out of the spotlight, the other - right in the spotlight, when she discovered it's not always an easy place to be!
Young violinist Stefan Jackiw recalls his first meeting with Aspen's legendary teacher Dorothy DeLay - and a very unusual assignment.