Violinist Marlene Ito feels “like a gladiator” when she steps onto the stage of London’s 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall. Together with her colleague Christophe Horák, we explored this imposing venue. We also spoke to the two leaders of the Second Violins about their section’s role as the “glue” between the lower and higher voices, and about preserving the Berliner Philharmoniker’s distinctive sound.
Behind the music: In der Royal Albert Hall