Pablo Casals in Rehearsal (audio)

Elgin Symphony oboist Joe Claude sent me a link to this video featuring Pablo Casals rehearsing the Bach A minor Violin Concerto with the Prades Festival Orchestra.  I love listening to Casals sing as he demonstrates extended passages–listen to the way his...

Kirsten Paige plays Bottesini Concerto at University of Chicago

Longtime bass blog friend Kirsten Paige will be performing the Bottesini Concerto with the University of Chicago Chamber Orchestra this weekend.  I’ll be there, and I hope to see you there as well if you’re in the area! Details: Saturday, May 14th at...