François Rabbath Archives — International Journal of Music

Malachy Robinson — “The Irish Double Bass” (2021)

Malachy Robinson | February 25, 2022

Malachy Robinson, principal bassist with the Irish Chamber Orchestra and Crash Ensemble, discusses the repertoire on his recent solo album.

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Szymon Marciniak: “There Are Many Ways to Achieve Good Sound and Technique, but the Entry Point Is the Same. You Have to Find a Relationship With Your Instrument That Is Natural for Your Body”

Cat Martinez | September 24, 2021

Szymon Marciniak, renowned double bass soloist and professor at the University of Music Saar in Saarbrücken, Germany, discusses his experience with competitions, new works for bass, teaching techniques, and his new program for the 2021 ISB Convention, “Towards the Light.”

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Thierry Barbé: “Making Music Cannot Be a Mechanical Action; Every Note Must Come From the Heart”

Elijah Denecke | July 19, 2021

A conversation with Principal Double Bass of the Paris Opera, Thierry Barbé. Topics discussed include early musical influences, playing in the opera pit, and the role of a teacher in a student’s musical training.

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Thierry Barbé Highlights

International Journal of Music | July 1, 2021

We are honored to present Bass Magazine’s Featured Artist for the July 2021 issue, Thierry Barbé, who is not only principal of the Paris Opera, but also many of his national and international students from the Paris Conservatory (CNSMDP) now hold positions in orchestras and schools around the world.

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