Here are a few quotes from one of Vanessa-Mae's former violin teachers, Vasko Vassilev:
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The last quote is very interesting. I think there are some dynamics there. Do you suppose that Vasko chose to be partners with Pamela because he was unable to have a relationship with Vanessa? In any number of videos of Vanessa, when Vasko is in the Orchestra, he is staring at her with something in his eyes. Maybe he thought that being with Pamela would allow him to associate with her daughter too? But Pamela dashed that when she refused to communicate with Vanessa. Pamela and Vasko did make good music together, but was it the age difference, or.....not having a friendly relationship with Vanessa, through Pamela? Any thoughts?
CX