Joel Negus plays Bach Suite No. 1 Gigue

Double bassist Joel Negus recently sent me a clip of him playing the Gigue from the first Bach solo violoncello suite. Joel is a senior in high school here in the Chicago metropolitan area, and he will be attending the Cleveland Institute of Music this fall.

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3 Comments

Danny on May 3, 2007 at 9:44 pm

Gah, I love Joel! 🙂 He’s one of the most talented bassists I know, and only playing since freshman year! I can’t wait to see where his talent will take him.
Jason Heath on May 14, 2007 at 5:18 pm

It’s pretty impressive that he’s only been playing since freshman year!
Kate IZVANARIu on May 28, 2007 at 8:45 pm

JOEL! YOUR CHOPS ARE AWESOME! YOUR THE BEST! GOOD LUCK IN COLLEGE!!! The has only be playing since freshman year? that’s insane!

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