Musician of the month: Julia Unterhofer
December 2, 2024
Which instrument do you play at the Kölner Akademie and when did you start playing?I have been playing the violin at the Kölner Akademie since
Which instrument do you play at the Kölner Akademie and when did you start playing?I have been playing the violin at the Kölner Akademie since
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Which instrument do you play at the Kölner Akademie and when did you start playing?I play the clarinet and my first project with the Kölner
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