Bass Blog

A good week to think about new and better leadership. Riccardo Muti taking the podium the week after Dudamel gave audience and orchestra a g...

Last week Gustavo Dudamel made his 2nd, 3rd or 4th appearance here. I’m a bit foggy on the number because before last week I’ve managed to ...

Well, not entirely. First, a couple New Year’s resolutions. This year, I will try and be more responsive to emailed questions. I get a fai...

Ein Heldenleben, undoubtedly a masterpiece, nevertheless rubs me the wrong way. I know as a (working) bassist I’m supposed to like it, love ...

Never in my life have I received such treatment. They threw an apple at me! Well, watermelons are out of season. Lasspari and Otis B Driftwo...