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'4' with producer Joanna Buggy and violinist Niki Vasilakis

Producer Joanna Buggy and highly-acclaimed solo violinist Niki Vasilakis from Adelaide discussed this documentary with high school students in South Australia.

Decision about locations and music.

Joanna Buggy explains how decisions were made about locations and connecting them to the music

Is interpretation of music different?

Niki Vasilakis talks of different interpretations of music

Finding right time to film.

Joanna Buggy describes the varied weather conditions during filming

How can you learn to connect to music emotionally?

Niki Vasilakis talks of learning to connect with music emotionally

Editing Process.

Joanna Buggy explains the editing process of the documentary

Inspiration violin.

Niki Vasilakis describes her inspiration for playing the violin

Initial idea for film.

Joanna Buggy describes the genesis of the film

Have you ever been called a music nerd?

Niki Vasilakis responds to the question 'Have you ever been called a music nerd?’

Music to other cultures.

Niki Vasilakis talks of how different cultures are able to connect through music

Why did you choose violin?

Niki Vasilakis talks of why she picked the violin and not another instrument

Do you come up with your own music?

Niki Vasilakis describes how she chooses her music

Emotions and playing.

Niki Vasilakis talks of how emotions affect her playing

Life is always changing.

Niki Vasilakis describes how life is always changing, personally and musically

Who inspired you to play violin?

Niki Vasilakis describes why she took up violin and who inspired her