From ArsAntiguaPresents.com–listen here (MP3 link): Born in 1667, Michel Pignolet de Monteclair made his way to Paris in 1697, and by 1699 was playing the basse de violon in the Paris Opera and gaining renown as a teacher. Acknowledged as one of the most...
Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1 (check out the room that he’s playing in!):
Here’s a pic of me during the last week teaching at Northwestern’s National High School Music Institute. Yes, I am a nerd.
Double bassist Ausberto Acavedo sent me a link to the following story, which echoes many topics I’ve discussed in my Road Warrior blog series and book: Anyone inclined to lament the state of classical music today should read Hector Berlioz’s Memoires. As the...
Bassist Matt Ides sent me a link to one of my all-time favorite bass tunes. I remember listening to this over and over while in high school. Matt had the same experience as well. I figured that this was on YouTube somewhere. Enjoy–it’s awesome!
