How many people does it take to perform the Mendelssohn Octet? In the case of Malin Broman, one. You might remember her pandemic-era video where she performed all eight parts of the finale – including that fiendish opening in the second cello part. Malin speaks to online editor Davina Shum about her journey into multi-instrumentalism and the versatility and different perspectives that come with playing other instruments.
Watch Malin’s videos here!
One performer plays Mendelssohn’s Octet
Eight Malin Bromans perform ‘A Room of One’s Own’ by Britta Byström
Passacaglia by Händel/Halvorsen - but not as you know it!
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IV: Presto
Octet in E-flat major op.20
Felix Mendelssohn
Malin Broman, vn 1 / Malin Broman, vn 2 / Malin Broman, vn 3 / Malin Broman, vn 4 / Malin Broman, va 1 / Malin Broman, va 2 / Malin Broman, vc 1 / Malin Broman vc 2