This episode from the archives features an interview that Barry Lieberman did with Gary Karr. In preparation for it, Barry listened to all of Gary Karr’s recordings and picked out his very favorite, and he and Gary listen to these and discuss the context behind them. It’s a fascinating window into this great artist, and… Continue reading 193: Gary Karr on making recordings, “retired” life, and arranging Baroque music
Year: 2016
192: Michael Klinghoffer on driving a double bass, how not to hold the bow, and directions in education
Today’s episode features double bassist, author, conductor, and educator Michael Klinghoffer. Michael is a former Gary Karr student and is the author of the unorthodox and compelling book Mr. Karr, Would You Teach Me How to Drive a Double Bass? Michael is one of the most interesting minds in the world of contemporary double bass.… Continue reading 192: Michael Klinghoffer on driving a double bass, how not to hold the bow, and directions in education
191: David Murray on the Karr sound, bow technique, and the spirit of Koussevitzky
Today’s episode features double bassist David Murray. David is on faculty at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and has been on the board of the International Society of Bassists for past two decades. The former winner of the ISB solo competition, David is known around the world as a soloist and clinician. He is also… Continue reading 191: David Murray on the Karr sound, bow technique, and the spirit of Koussevitzky
190: Czardas with Andy Anderson – the making of an arrangement
I had the opportunity recently to perform my arrangement of the Monti Czardas for double bass and orchestra recently, and I thought that it would make for a cool podcast episode. I though that Andy Anderson would make for a spectacular soloist, so this recording features me conducting and Andy playing bass with my orchestra.… Continue reading 190: Czardas with Andy Anderson – the making of an arrangement
189: Barry Green and Jeff Bradetich on the Anna’s Promise Project
We are diving into a really interesting project today called Anna’s Promise. Anna’s Promise is the third in a series of multimedia works developed by Barry Green (author of The Inner Game of Music and several other works, and also a former Contrabass Conversations guest). Barry is joined by Jeff Bradetich (double bass professor at… Continue reading 189: Barry Green and Jeff Bradetich on the Anna’s Promise Project