My Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course with Discover Double Bass featured compositions from seven of the most exciting composers writing for double bass. In this episode, we talk with the composers about writing for double bass and the stories behind the pieces they wrote for this course. Enjoy, and be sure to check out… Continue reading 860: Composing new music for double bass
Tag: New Music
683: Valentina Ciardelli on arranging
It was great to have Valentina Ciardelli back on the podcast to talk about all the new developments in her career. In this episode, recorded on February 20, we dig into her new arrangements, including Zappa, Stravinsky, and her new arrangement of ‘Nei Cieli Bigi’ from La Bohème for cello and bass. We also talk… Continue reading 683: Valentina Ciardelli on arranging
658: Jack Unzicker and Martha Walvoord new duo album
Jack Unzicker and Martha Walvoord have recently released an album of duos for violin and bass. Titled The Diaries of Adam and Eve, it features new works for violin and bass by composers Michael Daugherty, Dan Cavanagh, Andrea Clearfield, Tom Knific, and George Chave. Check out this new album through the following links: Albany Records… Continue reading 658: Jack Unzicker and Martha Walvoord new duo album
657: Diego Zecharies on launching new projects
Diego Zecharies is one of the most inspiring musicians I know. In addition to serving as principal bass of the Galicia Symphony, director of the Contrabajo de Montevideo festival, and director for the Orquesta Juvenil Sodre, he is in the process of releasing his latest album featuring a new concerto by Simón García, Diego’s arrangement… Continue reading 657: Diego Zecharies on launching new projects
648: Jory Herman on narration and bass
Los Angeles Philharmonic bassist Jory Herman is releasing a new album of pieces that combine narration and bass. This album, which is an outgrowth of his community engagement work, features a mix of pieces geared toward children with other works like Frank Proto’s Mingus – Live in the Underworld and Jon Deak’s BB Wolf. Many… Continue reading 648: Jory Herman on narration and bass