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Violinist Leia Zhu | 朱蕾雅
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The haunting beauty of Der Erlkönig on the violin… 😰 The poem “Der Erlkönig” tells the harrowing story of a father riding through the forest on horseback, clutching his feverish child in his arms. The child is terrified, for he sees the Erlkönig, or the “Elf King,” a malevolent supernatural being who beckons him to join the spectral world. 🧝‍♂️ As the poem unfolds, the father desperately races through the night, his son’s pleas for help growing weaker until, in the chilling climax, the child dies in his arms. This piece is a profound exploration of the human experience, delving into themes of fear, love, and the unknown. What do you think of this piece? Let me know in the comments! 🎻 @leiazhu 🎵 Der Erlkönig by Schubert arr. Ernst 🎥 Recorded May 2020 during the COVID lockdown, aged 13 #leiazhu #朱蕾雅 #TheViolinGirl #classicalmusic #violin #violinista #schubert #ernst #concertlife #practice #violinplayer #violins #violinstagram #violinlove #violinistsofinstagram #classicalviolinist #classicalmusician #小提琴