Category: Interview Guests

CBC 24: Michael Hovnanian interview

This week’s Contrabass Conversations episode features an interview with double bassist Michael Hovnanian. Michael has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1989, and he serves as the president of Discordia Music (double bass music publisher). Michael also plays for the Gunnelpumpers, Chicago Bass Ensemble, Music of the Baroque, and the Ars Viva… Continue reading CBC 24: Michael Hovnanian interview

CBC 23: Lawrence Hurst interview part 2

This week’s Contrabass Conversations episode features a continuation of our interview with Indiana University double bass professor Lawrence Hurst plus some music from plus some music from the Italian bass ensemble The Bass Gang. You can check out episode 20 of the podcast for the first part of this interview with Mr. Hurst, and detailed… Continue reading CBC 23: Lawrence Hurst interview part 2

CBC 22: Rabbath interview 2 and Leon Bosch music

This week’s Contrabass Conversations episode features a continuation of our interview with double bassist François Rabbath plus some music from U.K.-based bassist Leon Bosch. You can check out episode 16 of the podcast for the first part of this interview with François, and detailed information for both guests is available in the show notes below.… Continue reading CBC 22: Rabbath interview 2 and Leon Bosch music

CBC 20: L. Hurst interview and music from DaXun Zhang

This week’s Contrabass Conversations episode features an excellent interview with Indiana University double bass professor Lawrence Hurst. Double bassist (and frequent Contrabass Conversations guest) John Grillo co-hosted the interview with me. You’ll be hearing the first part of our interview this week, and we’ll be putting out more of this interview in the next few… Continue reading CBC 20: L. Hurst interview and music from DaXun Zhang