1119: Orchestral Insights with Andy Anderson

In this episode, we sit down with Andy Anderson, the newly appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Double Bass at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. With over two decades of experience performing with some of Chicago’s most prestigious ensembles, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his teaching role. Enjoy, and check out Andy’s… Continue reading 1119: Orchestral Insights with Andy Anderson

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

CBC 31: Rabbath interview 3 plus Andrew Anderson and Matthew Weiner music

This week we are wrapping up our interview with double bass virtuoso François Rabbath. You can hear the previous sections of this interview on episode 16 and episode 22 of the podcast. We will also be featuring in interesting new twist in Contrabass Conversations interviews today—the Lyric Opera’s Andy Anderson (a regular collaborator on the… Continue reading CBC 31: Rabbath interview 3 plus Andrew Anderson and Matthew Weiner music

CBC 11: Andrew Anderson Recital Showcase

Contrabass Conversations Episode 11 just got wrapped up, and I think that you all will really enjoy this one. It is a series of tracks performed by double bassist Andy Anderson with commentary between each track. Andy uses a wide array of set-ups on these tracks, and he gives listeners some info and background for… Continue reading CBC 11: Andrew Anderson Recital Showcase