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!
For sale: Wilfer 1/2 size bass for sale: Chicago area Owner: Ms. Andrea Eichler (847) 870-8056 It was appraised by Scott Henrie in 2003 for $8,000.00 Description: 1/2 size viol shaped string bass made by Emmanuel Wilfer in West Germany, circa 1960. The instrument...
