Paris National Opera Orchestra

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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Double Bass

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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