Bruch Finally!

It's about time!

My 30th birthday recital.

Bruch from my 30th!
http://youtu.be/Q4bqnO6TZlU

Not like I've had 30 recitals, one on each birthday, but it was my wonderful celebration with lots of good musician friends and family and other random supporters. 

Hope that this link works. 

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