Archive for April, 2007

new footage of Nora the piano-playing cat

Yazan: Jason | 27 April 2007 | No Comments
Categories: cats, videos

Violinist Holly Mulcahy recently sent me a link to this new, even cuter video featuring Nora the cat playing the piano. You can click here for the original video. The startling thing about these videos is how obviously Nora enjoys playing the piano. She is definitely communicating with humans through the instrument. Also, she really [...]

International Society of Bassists – New Award for Historically Informed Performance

Yazan: Jason | 27 April 2007 | No Comments
Categories: bass

The International Conference on Historical Performance for Double Bass and Violone will be held June 5-8 as part of the International Society of Bassists Convention June 4-9 in Oklahoma City. Double bassist Jerry Fuller be presenting the first International Society of Bassists Special Recognition Award for Historically Informed Performance at the Conference on June 6. [...]

Jeffrey Weisner performs this weekend with Annapolis Chamber Orchestra

Yazan: Jason | 26 April 2007 | No Comments
Categories: bass, music news

This is an announcement for two upcoming concerts featuring National Symphony Orchestra double bassist Jeffrey Weisner. Jeff also teaches bass at the Peabody Institute, and he maintains a blog through Peabody as well. Below the announcement are links for information on the venue, tickets, and the like. I hope that readers in the area can [...]

Looking for collaborators in Calgary

Yazan: Jason | 26 April 2007 | No Comments
Categories: music news

LeeSun from LeeSun Music is looking for a double bassist to work on a project with her during May and June. Here are the details: I’m looking for a double-bassist to collaborate with on a recording over the period: May 31 – June 13. The recording is happening in Calgary, and I can provide travel [...]

Contrabass Conversations Recital Showcase – Music of Phillip Serna

Yazan: Jason | 26 April 2007 | 2 Comments
Categories: bass, Contrabass Conversations

This is a special Contrabass Conversations bonus episode featuring a full-length recital from double bassist Phillip Serna. Phillip was our guest on episodes 5 and 8, and it is a pleasure to present this recital to listeners. Enjoy! Phillip Serna Recital Showcase Show Notes Release Date: 4/26/07 Length: 1:17:08 Website: www.contrabassconversations.com E-mail: contrabassconversations@gmail.com Blog: www.doublebassblog.com [...]

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