I have been remiss in reporting interesting news items and other people’s blog posts as of late. I have a whole list of them tagged for blogging (which you can always check out by visiting my link blog), but I’ve been so busy with the stories, articles,...
One of my colleagues recently won positions in three regional orchestras. This very talented individual began his college career as a biochemistry major, later switching his major to double bass performance. This highly intelligent and talented scientific mind then...
Phillip W. Serna Doctoral Recital from 2002 at Northwestern UniversityAngel of Dusk, Concerto for Double Bass (1980/1993) by Einojuhani Rautavaara (b.1928)For Double Bass, Two Pianos and PercussionHis First AppearanceHis MonologueHis Last AppearanceDr. Phillip W....
I have been a bit concerned by the throwaway usage of the term ‘bass viol’ recently mostly in regards to John Harbison’s Concerto for Bass Viol. I am actually pleased that by the use of the term, double bassists are recognizing the connection between...
Phillip W. Serna Doctoral Recital from 2002 at Northwestern UniversityQuest (1990, revised 1994) by George Crumb (b.1929)For Guitar, soprano saxophone, harp, double bass, and two percussionistsRefrain II. Dark PathsII. Fugitive SoundsRefrain 2III. Forgotten DirgesIV....
