In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of Stephen Tramontozzi’s new solo double bass album, Basso Novo. Tramontozzi shares the three-fold mission behind the album: to uncover and bring to light underappreciated works for the double bass, to transcribe works from other instruments for the double bass, and to commission new works for the… Continue reading 1032: Stephen Tramontozzi on Basso Novo
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877: Stephen Tramontozzi on Urban Bass
Stephen Tramontozzi recently released Urban Bass, his third album, which features chamber works with Carlos Ortega, Jerome Simas, Russ deLuna, and Jeremy Cohen. We talk about the story behind these pieces, the recording process for this album, lessons learned from decades of learning music for recitals, and much more. Enjoy, and check out Urban Bass… Continue reading 877: Stephen Tramontozzi on Urban Bass
857: Steve Tramontozzi on Home Bass
Stephen Tramontozzi has recently released a new album titled Home Bass. We talk about the concept behind this new album, how this project differed for his first album Walkabout, picking repertoire, his “album a year” project, and much more. Enjoy, and check out this new album from Steve on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website!… Continue reading 857: Steve Tramontozzi on Home Bass
678: Inside America’s Major Orchestras
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of what it’s like playing in major American orchestras: Chris Hanulik – LA Phil Jeff Weisner – National Symphony Micah Howard – Pittsburgh Symphony Orin O’Brien – New York Philharmonic Rex Surany – Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Scott Dixon – Cleveland Orchestra Steve Tramontozzi –… Continue reading 678: Inside America’s Major Orchestras
498: Steve Tramontozzi on his path through the music world
I first met Steve Tramontozzi back in 2000 at the Pacific Music Festival. Steve was our bass coach that summer, and it was such a pleasure to work with him on solo playing, orchestral repertoire, and bass ensembles. Steve is assistant principal bass for the San Francisco Symphony and also teaches bass at the San… Continue reading 498: Steve Tramontozzi on his path through the music world