618: Departure Duo on 30 hours of new music

Departure Duo is an innovative collaboration between soprano Nina Guo and double bassist Edward Kass.  Eddie and Nina have dedicated themselves to performing, commissioning, and researching music for soprano and double bass, and the results have been fascinating. We talk about their 30 by ’30 project (30 hours of soprano+bass music by 2030), how they… Continue reading 618: Departure Duo on 30 hours of new music

616: Larry Hutchinson on a life in music

Larry Hutchinson recently retired from the Detroit Symphony after 34 years in the bass section.  A leading proponent of double bass education in the state of Michigan, Larry has organized countless bass events over the years.  He has also served on the faculties of Western Michigan University and Wayne State University and is in demand… Continue reading 616: Larry Hutchinson on a life in music

615: Brett Shurtliffe on auditions and winter adventures

Brett Shurtliffe is the Associate Principal Bassist of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.  Brett is a former student of the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with James VanDemark, and of Duquesne University, where he studied with Jeffrey Turner. In 2003, Brett was the Top American Prizewinner at the International Society of Bassists Solo Competition,… Continue reading 615: Brett Shurtliffe on auditions and winter adventures