210: Jeremy Attanaseo plays the Prokofiev Quintet

Elgin Symphony assistant principal bassist and DePaul University faculty member Jeremy Attanaseo
Elgin Symphony assistant principal bassist and DePaul University faculty member Jeremy Attanaseo

I’m thrilled to present this complete performance of the Prokofiev Quintet featuring DePaul University faculty member Jeremy Attanaseo on double bass.  This performance was broadcast live in February on the radio in Chicago with the International Chamber Artists.   I’ve known Jeremy for years—we both play in the Elgin Symphony and used to play in a bass quartet along with Michael Hovnanian of the Chicago Symphony.  Jeremy’s a great guy and a great bassist, and I know that you’ll enjoy this performance of one of the greatest pieces in the double bass chamber repertoire!

Violin: Ellen McSweeney
Viola: Dominic Johnson
Bass: Jeremy Attanaseo
Clarinet: John Bruce Yeh
Oboe: Anna Velzo

By Jason

An active double bass performer and teacher, Jason teaches double bass at DePaul University and served on the Board of Directors of the International Society of Bassists for many years. Jason is the current President of the Illinois chapter of the American String Teachers Association. Jason has been a member of the Elgin Symphony since 2000 and has played with the Midsummer’s Music Festival in Door County for the past decade. He is a past member of the Milwaukee Ballet and IRIS Orchestra, and has performed with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Grant Park Symphony, and numerous other professional ensembles.