Archive for April 2006
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"Tribute to Koussevitzky" Bass Recital June 6, 2006 - 7:30 p.m.
I will be playing a recital in June on Gary Karr’s former bass, commonly refered to as the “1611 Amati” bass. Gary Karr donated this instrument to the International Society of Bassists last year. This bass was previously owned by Serge Koussevitzky. The recital will be at Northeastern Illinois University at [...]
Midwest Young Artists Summer Music Festival 2006
A great program to think about for classical or jazz bassists for the summer is the Midwest Young Artists Summer Music Festival. Check out their website for more information. I have had students do both programs, and they are both first-rate experiences.
MYA auditions are approaching
MYA auditions are approaching. Check out www.mya.org for more information. I strongly recommend this program to any of my pre-college students. Both the classical and the jazz programs are outstanding.
Kronos Quartet and Asha Bhosle - Review - World Music - New York Times
Kronos Quartet and Asha Bhosle - Review - World Music - New York Times
Bach’s Passions Are Revealed From Different Angles - New York Times
Bach’s Passions Are Revealed From Different Angles - New York Times
Memorable first concerts
This article is not strictly about classical music, but it is still interesting. Chicago Sun-Times critics reveal their first major concert and why it was memorable.
It feels like the first time–memorable first concerts
American Symphony Orchestra - Review - Classical Music - New York Times
American Symphony Orchestra - Review - Classical Music - New York Times
