Eldartford--afraid not, unless it's already a rare Strad or Del Gesu and you can make up a more exciting story about the burnt spot.
Agree with you both about Hahn, I would prefer to think it's a matter of her maturing as an artist. She certainly has talent and virtuosity, but on most of her recorded performances (and the one performance I heard her play this season) there seems to be a fire or soul, a feeling for the music, that's not quite developed yet. Perhaps it will come with time.
Agree with you both about Hahn, I would prefer to think it's a matter of her maturing as an artist. She certainly has talent and virtuosity, but on most of her recorded performances (and the one performance I heard her play this season) there seems to be a fire or soul, a feeling for the music, that's not quite developed yet. Perhaps it will come with time.