Anyone can play music as long as you practice hard and work on the proper techniques, but the most exciting musicians do more than just hit the right notes at the right time. Learning to phrase and play with excitement and special colors is an important part of becoming a well-rounded musician. What are some of the tools we have in our violin arsenal that we can use to change how we sound? As you listen, see if you can find some of those tools that Janine Jansen is using to shape her phrases. Don't forget to leave your observations in the comment section.

A phenomenal performance by Janine Jansen of the entire Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra (at the BBC Proms). Movement 1. Allegro molto appassionato Movement 2. Andante Movement 3. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivace *P.S.* The written commentary was not added by me, nor can I remove it.