Though it chagrins me to admit it, I’ve recommended friends and colleagues for musical activities that are simply impossible. Whether passing a wretched gig to an unsuspecting bassist hungry for work or giving out a colleague’s name to a bass student who...
On February 25th, the Composer’s Datebook featured history on the Koussevitzky Concerto as well as works by Edgar Meyer. Recordings include: Serge Koussevitsky (1874-1951): Doublebass ConcertoGary Karr, double bass; Berlin Radio Symphony; Uros Lajovic, cond....
Bass blog reader Boris Salgado wrote in to spread the word about an upcoming recital at Stony Brook with double bass soloist (and Contrabass Conversations guest) François Rabbath. Check it out if you’re in the area! François Rabbath, double bass with Sylvain...