Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Filmed at the Aspen Music Festival And School, my conversation with virtuoso violinist Augustin Hadelich goes deep into his unconventional left-hand setup, how he thinks about ergonomics, and what it means to play the violin efficiently for a lifetime.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Augustin Hadelich's Unique Left Hand Frame
05:15 Left Hand Reference Points
06:08 Ruggiero Ricci & Paganini
07:50 What's the best ergonomic position?
09:55 Relationship of the Left and Right Hands

In this video, Augustin talks about how he developed his unconventional setup, how he thinks about tension, shifts, and coordination, and why there’s no single “correct” way to play—only what works for your own body over a lifetime. Along the way, we get into influences like Paganini, Ruggiero Ricci, and James Ehnes, the difference between sitting and standing, staying injury-free, and how his priorities shift between the practice room and the stage.

If this sparks ideas about your own setup or hand frame, let me know in the comments—and subscribe for more detailed conversations on violin technique and musicianship.

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