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Published on: 20.11.2024

You’ve all heard the jokes, and you may know the clichés, but beyond these, there is a world of magic to discover around the viola. In New York’s Central Park, Sebastian Krunnies tells us what he loves most about his instrument.

Video: Magdalena Zieba-Schwind, Adam Janisch

Impressions from the video shoot

First things first: where should we go? (from left: Magdalena Zieba-Schwind, Adam Janisch, Sebastian Krunnies) | Picture: Luisa Aha

The only way is up! | Picture: Luisa Aha

A short breather in between ... | Picture: Luisa Aha

... until the perfect location is found. Not in the picture: the 25 or so park visitors who waited patiently behind the camera for their chance to take the perfect photo. | Picture: Luisa Aha

Central Park offers one fantastic view after another. | Picture: Luisa Aha

Ok, one last shot! But then we have to go. | Picture: Luisa Aha

Sergej Rachmaninow | Picture: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division

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The Library of Congress in Washington D.C. is home to countless fantastic exhibits. Among them is the manuscript of Korngold’s violin concerto. Stephan Koncz and Bruno Delepelaire search for clues in the depths of the library.