Brandon Mitchell performs Bottesini mvt 1

DePaul University student Brandon Mitchell is seen here performing the first movement to the Bottesini Concerto. I have several videos of Brandon in the blog queue, and most of them don’t have the unfortunate stand placement that this one does. Great job,...

Iztok Hrastnik performs the Glière Tarantella

Bass blog reader Jake Siener sent me a link to this video featuring Iztok Hrastnik performing the Glière Tarantella. I really enjoy Iztok’s playing, and this video plus the first and second movements of the Koussevitzky Concerto are great examples for students...

Iztok Hrastnik plays Koussevitzky mvt 2

This is the second movement of the Koussevitzky Concerto as performed by Iztok Hrastnik. Bass blog reader Jake Siener sent me a link to this video, along with a link to the first movement of this concerto performance:Related Posts:François Péloquin performs...

Iztok Hrastnik plays Koussevitzky

Bass blog reader Jake Siener recently sent me a link to this excellent video of Iztok Hrastnik playing the first movement of the Koussevitzky Concerto. What a performance!Related Posts:Rabbath’s Poucha DassCatalin Rotaru plays Bottesini Concerto mvt 1Gary Karr...

Orchestra of basses plays Mozart Piano Concerto

You’ll love it or you’ll hate it–check out this double bass nonet recording of a Mozart Piano Concerto slow movement, complete with piano soloist! This group has also been featured on the blog in a recording of Miloslav Gajdos Christmas tunes:More...