London concertmaster is driving an Uber

London concertmaster is driving an Uber

Orchestras

norman lebrecht

April 22, 2021

The violinist Raffaele Pagano, concertmaster of the London Arte Chamber Orchestra, is keeping up his practice in the car while driving a 70-hour week on Uber hires.

Raffaele, 34, from Naples, moved to London for its musical life, but Covid has thwarted hishopes.

He says: ‘Fortunately with my violin next to me I never felt tired and am often inspired by the wonderful people that ride in my car.

‘The different energy, lives and cultures of my passengers are a source of energy and inspiration for my playing and composition. My music is made from real life and real emotions.’

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