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Paganini Caprice #13

Submitted by Mia Laity: Mia Laity practicing a Paganini Caprice with Carlos, a singing chihuahua. October 17, 2007. Phoenix, Arizona

Comments

From violetcat (rachel) (Posted: Mar 12, 2008)
Oh, wow, weird, I was just thinking about Interlochen today, and there you are! I was your practice room supervisor when you were a junior camper. You played the Haydn Concerto in G, I remember. I wouldn't have recognized you, though--you guys all grow up so quickly! Your playing has grown, too. You sounded great. :)

From Rosalind Porter (Posted: Mar 6, 2008)
By the way, does cute Carlos howl at everything you play, or is it just double stops/higher notes? He really is loud too, I'm always surprised at how much of a racket these little guys can make!

From Jan Sham Brouwer (Posted: Mar 6, 2008)
Your playing is great! You really like Paganini and also of course mia!

From Laurie Niles (Posted: Mar 6, 2008)
It is clear that Carlos loves Paganini, and Mia!

From Tom Holzman (Posted: Mar 5, 2008)
The dog is not exactly adding figured base to the piece.

From Bernardo B (Posted: Mar 5, 2008)
That is so cute! Poor little dog, he doesn't sound like he enjoys listening to you - although you're very good! My dogs used to do the exact same when I was practicing my cello (suprisingly, they didn't mind the violin)!

From Caeli Smith (Posted: Mar 4, 2008)
Hey Mia! That was hilarious!!! Cute dog, thanks for sharing! And you sound great! Miss you!

From Ruth Kuefler (Posted: Mar 4, 2008)
Awww, how cute! Haha, reminds me of how my Yorkie terrier used to whine when I practiced Paganini #14. :) Beautiful playing Mia! Hey, I think I heard you on From the Top the other week. Congrats!

From Rosalind Porter (Posted: Mar 4, 2008)
The dog has great intonation too! Thanks for the laugh! (I like your playing - lovely violin,)

From al ku (Posted: Mar 4, 2008)
you are very talented. great work!

by the way, the violin playing is also exquisite!

From William Wolcott (Posted: Mar 4, 2008)
That is sooooo funny! :)

Great video.

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