Today’s episode dives into the multifaceted career of bassist and pianist Ernst Glerum, focusing on his recent piano-bass album Détaché. We delve into Ernst’s use of gut strings on his mid-19th-century English bass and his shift to a mix including Pirastro Olive strings. Ernst shares his compositional process, the technical challenges and expressive nuances of… Continue reading 1059: Exploring the Rich Soundscape of Gut Strings with Ernst Glerum
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1058: Into the Light with Sasha Witteveen
photo credit: Marco Borggreve This episode features a conversation with Sasha Witteveen, who recently released her debut album titled ‘…Into the Light.’ We dig into the creative process behind the album, upcoming concerts, including her upcoming Concertgebouw recital featuring the ‘Alice in Wonderland Suite’ and Bottesini pieces with a mix of visual elements like stage… Continue reading 1058: Into the Light with Sasha Witteveen
1057: From Naples to Berlin with Giuseppe Bottiglieri
Giuseppe Bottiglieri‘s musical journey spans from his early years in Naples, Italy, where he transitioned from guitar to double bass, to his career development playing on cruise ships and exploring jazz and contemporary music. Currently based in Berlin, Bottiglieri focuses on solo bass performances and experiments with electronics, drawing inspiration from various sources, including visual… Continue reading 1057: From Naples to Berlin with Giuseppe Bottiglieri
1055: Audition prep with Brendan Fitzgerald
Join Brendan Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal Double Bass for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, as he shares his comprehensive approach to preparing for and succeeding in orchestra auditions. From practicing at half tempo and balancing practice with a full-time job, to managing nerves with beta blockers, Brendan covers all aspects of his preparation process. Learn how… Continue reading 1055: Audition prep with Brendan Fitzgerald
1054: Exploring the Rhythms of Tango with Pascale Delache Feldman, Emmanuel Feldman, and Victor Cayres
In this episode, Pascale Delache Feldman, Emmanuel Feldman, and Victor Cayres discuss their newly released tango album, ‘Let’s Tango.’ The conversation dives into the intricacies of tango music, its cultural roots, and the creative process behind their collaboration. With stories about their musical journeys, unique tango techniques, and the joy of performing live, this episode… Continue reading 1054: Exploring the Rhythms of Tango with Pascale Delache Feldman, Emmanuel Feldman, and Victor Cayres