Herbert Smith has had a remarkable career spanning a variety of musical genres. Originally from Chicago, Herbert spent many years in Southern California prior to his move to São Paulo, Brazil eight years ago. We dig into similarities and differences between the musical scenes of Brazil and the United States, Brazilian musical traditions, language and how… Continue reading 521: Herbert Smith on Brazil and his path there
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Exploring Chamber Music 3: Brahms Serenade No. 1 in D Major
Welcome to Exploring Chamber Music with Brad Opland and the Chicago Chamber Musicians. This Contrabass Conversations special series highlights chamber music that includes the double bass. Learn more about the Chicago Chamber Musicians by visiting www.chicagochambermusic.org. We’d like to extend special thanks to both Brad Opland and the Chicago Chamber Musicians for making this series… Continue reading Exploring Chamber Music 3: Brahms Serenade No. 1 in D Major
CBC 47: Peter Tambroni interview 2 and Henry Chen music
This week’s Contrabass Conversations Episode features the second part of our interview with double bassist, music educator, and author Peter Tambroni. Last time we heard from Peter (on episode 32), we talked about his early years on the bass, classroom and school orchestra teaching techniques, studying bass during his bachelors and masters degrees, teaching approaches,… Continue reading CBC 47: Peter Tambroni interview 2 and Henry Chen music
CBC 38: Eric Hochberg interview part 2
This Contrabass Conversations special episode features the second part of our interview with Chicago-based jazz bassist Eric Hochberg. Eric first appeared on episode 21 of the podcast, and listeners should really enjoy hearing the conclusion to this interview. Following the interview is a track featuring Eric titled Mr. Bar Locrian. Learn more about Eric and… Continue reading CBC 38: Eric Hochberg interview part 2
CBC 37: Brad Opland interview
This week’s Contrabass Conversations episode features an interview with Chicago Symphony bassist Brad Opland. In addition to the interview, you’ll get a chance to hear Brad perform on the double bass in his own arrangement of Ibert’s Quatre Chansons de Don Quichotte for bassoon and bass and hear Brad perform on the electric bass in… Continue reading CBC 37: Brad Opland interview