Today’s episode features Indianapolis Symphony principal bassist Ju-Fang Liu. We had a great conversation about growing up in Taiwan, her years studying at the Interlochen Arts Academy and at Indiana University with Lawrence Hurst and Bruce Bransby, her time in New World, teaching, playing jazz, studying bass overseas, and several other topics. We also feature… Continue reading 175: Ju-Fang Liu on growing up in Taiwan, the path from student to principal bassist, and a love of teaching
Year: 2016
174: Per questa bella mano with John Grillo
Today’s episode features longtime collaborator John Grillo performing Mozart’s aria Per questa bella mano. So, today’s episode features John performing Per Questa Bella Mano with John Dennison singing and Andrew Hauze on piano. In addition to being our third interview guest for the podcast way back in 2007 (almost ten years ago at this point!),… Continue reading 174: Per questa bella mano with John Grillo
173: Marc Ramirez on Portugal, life as an expat, and differences between American and European orchestras
Today we are featuring an interview with Marc Ramirez. Originally from New York, Marc is the principal bassist with the Gulbenkian Orchestra of Lisbon, Portugal. Marc and I had a great conversation about his path to this job overseas, where he has now been for 17 years. We talk about similarities and differences in American… Continue reading 173: Marc Ramirez on Portugal, life as an expat, and differences between American and European orchestras
172: Lauren Pierce and Geoff Chalmers on innovating online
Today’s episode features Lauren Pierce and Geoff Chalmers, both of whom have been doing some remarkable things online in the world of the bass. What’s really cool is that these two have paired up to do a new web series called Ask Geoff and Lauren. In this episode, we talk about each of their respective… Continue reading 172: Lauren Pierce and Geoff Chalmers on innovating online
171: Paul Ellison on musical athletes, period performance, and the comprehensive undergraduate experience
It is our pleasure to bring you this interview with Paul Ellison. Paul is chair of strings and professor of double bass at Rice University, where he has taught for the past four decades. He is the former principal bass of the Houston Symphony, former president of the International Society of Bassists, and has had a significant impact… Continue reading 171: Paul Ellison on musical athletes, period performance, and the comprehensive undergraduate experience