Instagram is no longer just for the up-and-coming generation! A quick survey reveals that numerous classical musicians have embraced the online photo-sharing movement.
Say now, a platform that’s even more candid than Facebook? We’re all ears!
For this first instalment of our INSTAGRAM series, we bring you photo evidence of noteworthy musicians who switched from their primary instruments.
Peter Oundjian
Always a good sport, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s music director fits right in with the big bass section.
Martha Argerich
A teachable moment for pianists in keeping your eyes on the prize.
Jon Kimura Parker
The pianist is hard at work on his signature arrangement of Pictures at an Exhibition, outfitted for harpsichord. One can speculate, at least.
Lang Lang
Make no trombones about this pianist—just look at that solid thumbs up!
Dmitri Hvorostovsky
Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky likes his notes sweet and low.
Ray Chen
If that violinist career doesn’t pan out for him, Ray Chen could always hop to Japan and take up taiko drumming.
Beatrice Rana
We’re not sure who’s more disconcerted here: Beatrice displaced from her piano, or her purported cellist eyeing the complete piano score.
Yuja Wang
Ever stylish, never far from a piano bench.
Peter Oundjian
We’ll leave you with a send-off from our favourite train conductor!
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