552: Principal Bassists

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the role of the principal bassist in an orchestra: Alex Hanna – Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ju-Fang Liu – Indianapolis Symphony  Chris Hanulik – LA Phil Colin Corner – Oregon Symphony and Grant Park Symphony Orchestra Orin O’Brien – New York Philharmonic  Listen to more “best of”… Continue reading 552: Principal Bassists

466: Colin Corner on auditions and being principal bass

A podcast listener recently suggested that I re-interview Colin Corner about how he has managed to win audition after audition.  It turned out that I would be in Portland, Oregon for a couple weeks, and Colin and I sat down for a terrific deep-dive into auditioning, the role of a principal bassist, and much more.… Continue reading 466: Colin Corner on auditions and being principal bass

161: Alex Hanna Interview

We are thrilled to bring you this interview with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Bass Alex Hanna.  In addition to his responsibilities leading the bass section of the CSO, Alex teaches double bass at DePaul University and is active as a clinician, soloist, and chamber musician. About Alex: Inspired by the sound of the symphony orchestra,… Continue reading 161: Alex Hanna Interview