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Dear MCOTD,

I need your advice. I’ve developed this mad crush on a musical instrument—the viola. It’s so dark, so mysterious. I’m obsessed! What should I do?

Sincerely,

Desperate in Denver

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Dear Desperate,

There’s only one thing you can do—give in.

Yours,

MCOTD

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Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), Lachrymae (1950; arranged for viola and string orchestra, 1976); New York Classical Players (Dongmin Kim, cond.) with Kim Kashkashian (viola), live, New York (Church of the Heavenly Rest), 2011

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