Dan Carson is the latest member of the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s bass section. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dan for over a decade. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and worked with Andy Anderson and a few other teachers (including me!) during high school. Dan attended Indiana University and won principal… Continue reading 474: Dan Carson on auditioning and taking a leap
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CBC 19: Greg Sarchet interview and music from Catalin Rotaru
Here is this week’s Contrabass Conversations episode! This episode features an interview with double bassist Greg Sarchet (pictured here with Flea). Greg is a member of the Lyric Opera of Chicago orchestra and the double bass instructor at Northeastern Illinois University. You’ll hear Greg playing with the Vienna Waltz Ensemble, and at the end of… Continue reading CBC 19: Greg Sarchet interview and music from Catalin Rotaru
CBC 17: Andrew Anderson interview part 3 and music of Gunnelpumpers
The next episode of Contrabass Conversations is now available for your listening pleasure. This episode features a talk with Lyric Opera of Chicago bassist Andy Anderson and music from the double and electric bass band Gunnelpumpers. Enjoy!
CBC 11: Andrew Anderson Recital Showcase
Contrabass Conversations Episode 11 just got wrapped up, and I think that you all will really enjoy this one. It is a series of tracks performed by double bassist Andy Anderson with commentary between each track. Andy uses a wide array of set-ups on these tracks, and he gives listeners some info and background for… Continue reading CBC 11: Andrew Anderson Recital Showcase
CBC 7: Andrew Anderson interview part 2
Here is episode 7 of Contrabass Conversations! In this episode we continue our interview with Andy Anderson from the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Grant Park Symphony. You can subscribe to Contrabass Conversations in iTunes by clicking the following button: