In early 2009, Midwest Young Artists hosted a discussion with composer Joseph Schwantner, who was in town for the Chicago premiere of his piece “Chasing Light…” with the Evanston Symphony. In the following excerpt from this discussion, Joseph chats...
My intense love of the iPhone (along with all other things Mac-related) makes me chuckle at this article from The Onion (also found as I was cleaning out my lng-neglected bookmarks): WINNETKA, IL—This normally peaceful suburban town is still reeling following the news...
Bass blog contributor Benjy sent me a link to this hilarious conductor sketch from Comedy Shuffle on BBC. The “conductor’s” mannerisms perfectly capture those of so many U.K. conductors I’ve worked with. What a great idea for a sketch! [From...
Atlanta Symphony bassist Doug Sommer sent me a couple of videos featuring his student Xavier Foley, who took 1st Place for the 14 and under division of the 2009 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition. What a player! Both of these videos feature Xavier...
From the February 22, 2009 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Per Amore – Music of Love from the Italian Seicento.’ Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit...
