252: Nina DeCesare on injuries, auditioning, and George Vance

Nina DeCesare‘s creative musical quest is inspiring. First, she won the 14 and under International Society of Bassists solo competition. Then she won it again for the 15-18 division. She studied at Rice University, Tanglewood, and Domaine Forget. Also, she won a scholarship to study with François Rabbath in Paris. Nina ended her time at… Continue reading 252: Nina DeCesare on injuries, auditioning, and George Vance

215: Robin Kesselman on audition strategies, injury recovery, and bow arm practicing

Today’s episode features Houston Symphony principal bassist Robin Kesselman.  Robin studied with David Allen Moore and Paul Ellison at the Coburn School of Music and the University of Southern California, and with Hal Robinson and Edgar Meyer at the Curtis Institute of Music.  He has also performed as Guest Principal Bass with the Saint Paul… Continue reading 215: Robin Kesselman on audition strategies, injury recovery, and bow arm practicing