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Archive for August, 2009

Bel Cantos versus Permanents – my opinion

Yazan: Jason | 31 August 2009 | 2 Comments
Categories: advice, bass

A reader recently wrote in inquiring about my feelings on Thomastik Bel Canto strings and how they compare to Pirastro Permanents (my string of choice for many years). Here’s my response: Hi __________, Thanks for the message, and thanks for checking out the blog! I have played on Bel Cantos and like them in some [...]

Best of the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ GambaCast – William Byrd (1543-1623) – Fantasia No.1 á4

Yazan: Phillip Serna | 28 August 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Early Bass, performances, Phillip Serna, podcasting, videos

PBDB: Jason Heath Kudos, Summer Edition

Yazan: jeffweisner | 28 August 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: Uncategorized

Hello all from PBDB – I don’t want Jason to fell embarrassed, so instead of cross posting I’ll just offer you a link to my recent post honoring Mr. Heath’s summer blogging…. Here’s to a great start to Fall for DBB readers! – Jeff Weisner.

CBC 135: Matt Heller interview

Yazan: Jason | 28 August 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass, Contrabass Conversations, podcasting

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We’re featuring a brief (10 minute) interview with Calgary Philharmonic bassist Matt Heller. Matt is an old friend of mine who, in addition to being an excellent bassist, is the author of the always interesting blog hella frisch. Matt also did extensive coverage of the 2009 International Society of Bassists Convention. It was a real [...]

Profile: University of Maryland bass faculty

Yazan: Jason | 27 August 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: bass, education

The University of Maryland has really become a compelling institution for double bass study in recent years, and having bass teachers Richard Barber (National Symphony Orchestra member) and Anthony Manzo (former Phoenix Symphony and current member of New Century Chamber Orchestra) join Robert Oppelt (Principal Bass of the National Symphony) and Tom Baldwin has made [...]