TOP PHOTO DAVIDE CERATI. MAIN PHOTO MATTIA GAIDO
When asked for their favourite composer, a lot of musicians will say ‘whoever I’m playing right now.’ For me, it wouldn’t be true – it’s always Brahms! In particular I’ve performed his Violin Concerto around 50 times and whenever I play it I feel mountains of energy of all different kinds. It’s been a part of me since I first played it aged 15, and I feel as though I’ve matured with it; like many pieces, it’s impossible to realise the achievement of the composer until you’re older.