Double Bass

Xavier Foley: “You Don’t Have to Be Perfect at What You Do; You Just Have to Be Able to Create an Opportunity for People to Sit Down and Experience Something”

The young double bass player Xavier Foley not only stands out as a virtuoso performer and winner of prestigious awards but also as a composer commissioned by institutions such as Carnegie Hall and the Sphinx Organization.

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Double Bass

Luis Cabrera: “Developing a Good Sound Takes Time and Patience; Just Like the Wood Used to Make a Musical Instrument, It Takes Years to Mature”

Luis Cabrera, principal bassist with the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, talks about his teacher Rinat Ibragimov, his thoughts on vibrato and phrasing, and how his interest in mountaineering contributes to his success as a performer.

Luis Cabrera: “Developing a Good Sound Takes Time and Patience; Just Like the Wood Used to Make a Musical Instrument, It Takes Years to Mature” Open »

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