Anne-Sophie Mutter: Federer could have been a great violinist

Anne-Sophie Mutter: Federer could have been a great violinist

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norman lebrecht

October 25, 2013

It’s no secret that she’s a fan. She watches Roger Federer play whenever they’re in the same town.

Now Anne-Sophie Mutter has been specific about her admiration for the tennis maestro. ‘He has a terrific bowing arm,’ she says. ‘I am fascinated by its lightness, its elegance. He is a great athlete and an admirable man.’

Federer, for his part, adores the violin.

Read here.Federer with mum

Comments

  • Bob Burns says:

    Yes, but can he do the Paganini variations with top spin?

  • She watches Roger Federer play whenever they’re in the same town.

    Wow, that’s some sacrifice.

  • Reece Jennings says:

    A remarkable young man, a wonderful young woman. Delightful article. And a composer…!

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