How Robert Oppelt plays the bass solo in Mahler’s First Symphony

National Symphony Orchestra Principal Bassist Robert Oppelt just put up a new post on his website covering his approach to the bass solo from the third movement of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major. Here is an excerpt discussing his fingering approach for the...

My favorite signs

I found this photo on the excellent blog Dark Roasted Blend. What do you think this sign means?Related Posts:Demotivational postersWind turbines from Dark Roasted BlendThis week’s most interesting Flickr photosBeautiful shots of AfricaI hate the North

Bass shot of the day

Colin, concert de Chozpareï place des Beaux Arts à Montpellier (31 mars 2007)Related Posts:Previous bass shots of the day 1 2 3 4 5 6Driving in Yakutsk is always an adventureWorld’s Most Dangerous RoadsFranz Simandl in full battle gearHarp with bass body as...

Federal Support for the Arts – post from Adaptistration

Drew McManus wrote an excellent post recently on his blog Adaptistration detailing how increased governmental funding would alter the outlook of orchestral budgets in the United States. This post has a great deal of relevance to my Road Warrior Without an Expense...