Violinist and president of the Carl Nielsen International Competition Nikolaj Szeps Znaider speaks about his experience of competitions, including what he wishes he knew when he was a contestant, advice to young musicians entering competitions, and his wish to create a positive competition environment, leading to the formation of Espansiva! – an off-stage platform for competition contestants to meet fellow musicians and industry experts in an inspiring setting.
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Violin concerto, op.33: Prelude. Largo – Allegro cavallerésco
Nielsen: The Symphonies and Concertos (Live)
Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, vln / New York Philharmonic / Alan Gilbert
Da Capo 6.200003
Photo credit: Lars Gundersen
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