In The Rite of Spring, Stravinsky demonstrated an astonishing capacity for innovation, as an orchestrator as well as a composer. Examples of his prowess are too numerous to mention, so, in the spirit of not mentioning any, allow me to mention just one. Top of page 2,...
It can smell fear. Like a vicious feral animal, orphaned early, neglected, and abandoned. It has a primitive, atavistic awareness of your weaknesses, it knows what time you take out the trash and knows what it will find when it tips the bins over. It knows how to...
This guest post comes from Atlanta Symphony bassist, Emory University faculty member, and composer Michael Kurth. Check out Michael’s blog here! Audition Summary – Sept. 2017 Atlanta Symphony Double Bass Auditions Auditions were held Sept. 10-12 for...
