Sara Davis Buechner’s Highlights
We are thrilled to announce Piano Magazine’s Artist of the Month for December: Sara Davis Buechner.
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Piano
Double Bass
Characteristics of Successful Double Bass Students According to Phoebe Russell
Phoebe Russell (principal double bass of the Queensland Symphony) shares her insights on the qualities that successful students have and advice on how to become one.
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Tuba
Gene Pokorny — Tuba Tips and Exercises
Gene Pokorny (Chicago Symphony) gives advice for tuba players, as well as recommended exercises. Downloadable PDF included!
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Bassoon
Miles Maner’s Advice and Practice Tips
Don’t miss these practice tips from Miles Maner (bassoon and contrabassoon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra).
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Double Bass
Happy Birthday to Gary Karr
Gary Karr celebrated his 80th birthday on 20 November 2021, and his contribution to the double bass is unique. Almost singlehandedly, he dragged the double
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Double Bass
Phoebe Russell: “Playing Solo and Orchestral Music on the Double Bass Are Two Separate Kettles of Fish”
Principal Double Bass with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Phoebe Russell talks with us about her time in the Karajan Academy, her appointment to the QSO, and how she balances solo and orchestral playing in her busy schedule.
Piano
Marcelle Meyer — A Perfect Pianist
A pianist overlooked for decades is now recognized as one of the most remarkable interpreters on record.
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Double Bass
Dragonetti & Novello
Works for soprano and double bass date back to the early 1790s and the music of Johannes Matthias Sperger (1750 – 1812), notably his two
Double Bass
Christine Hoock on the Upcoming Sperger Competition
Among other things, in her interview for Bass Magazine, Christine Hoock talks about the upcoming Sperger Competition and shares some advice.
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Tuba
Gene Pokorny: “Spend a Lot of Time Listening to Great Music. It Does Not Have to Be Tuba Music”
Gene Pokorny himself is an institution in the tuba world. In this exclusive interview, Arnold Jacobs’ successor in the Chicago Symphony talks about his career and gives valuable advice for musicians. Not to be missed!