Alexandre Ritter has become a champion of Armando Trovajoli’s work Sconcerto. Once you hear this amazing piece, you’ll understand why. Written for Franco Petracchi, this work has been largely unplayed until Alex got his hands on it. The process was complex, but Alex worked it out to record the entire piece and publish it on YouTube. This piece is… Continue reading 270: Alexandre Ritter on method books, new works, and Brazilian double bass
Category: International Guests
265: Szymon Marciniak on DVDs, travel, and freelance life
Szymon Marciniak played a killer recital in Prague for BASS2016. The centerpiece of this recital was Frank Proto‘s compelling new Sonata No. 3. Frank wrote this piece expressly for Szymon, and it is–to say the least–epic in scope. Here’s a great photo from that standing-room-only event. Isn’t that a cool pose? We talk about that… Continue reading 265: Szymon Marciniak on DVDs, travel, and freelance life
264: David Heyes on leaving a legacy
David Heyes needs no introduction. Since founding Recital Music over 20 years ago, David has brought the music of composers like Tony Osborne, Teppo Hauta-aho, and Simón García to countless bass players. David has also commissioned over 500 double bass compositions. Talk about an impact on the bass world! In recent years, David has become a prolific… Continue reading 264: David Heyes on leaving a legacy
258: RCM International Double Bass Festival
The first Royal College of Music International Double Bass Festival will be taking place on October 16, 2016. Gabriele Ragghianti, Dan Styffe, and Alberto Bocini discuss this exciting new event on today’s episode. This event is free and requires no tickets, so be sure to check it out if you can! About the 2016 RCM International… Continue reading 258: RCM International Double Bass Festival
244: Christine Hoock on DJs, egoless playing, and patience
Christine Hoock is a tossed salad of musical genres. Maybe she’s playing Phillip Glass. Perhaps she’s performing Arvo Pärt. She could even be playing tangos or jamming with a DJ. But regardless of what she’s playing, it’s with her beautiful, compelling sound. Günter Klaus and Franco Petracchi taught her, and she has taken the double… Continue reading 244: Christine Hoock on DJs, egoless playing, and patience