Tag: Double Bass
Qobuz’s 2025 Retrospective Illuminates Classical Music’s Digital Evolution
As the 2025 edition of Qobuz’s Retrospective unfolds, the platform reflects on its role in shaping classical music’s digital landscape and the implications for performers, listeners, and the broader industry.
Virginia Tech Students Commemorate Luthier Daniel Foster with Memorial Concert
In a heartfelt tribute, students at Virginia Tech have come together to honor the legacy of esteemed luthier Daniel Foster through a memorial concert, reflecting his profound impact on the craft and community.
Emerging Trends in Beginner String Instruments for 2025
A look at the evolving landscape of entry-level string instruments reveals choices shaping new musicians' journeys in 2025.
Kebra-Seyoun Charles Inherits Rare 18th-Century Double Bass from Medical Pioneer
A distinguished instrument transfer has taken place as double bassist Kebra-Seyoun Charles receives a rare 18th-century double bass once owned by a pioneering surgeon, marking a notable moment in the intersection of classical music and historic craftsmanship.
Thomastik-Infeld Expands Digital Archive with STRINGTELLIGENCE Initiative
The renowned string instrument manufacturer Thomastik-Infeld has launched STRINGTELLIGENCE, a digital archive aimed at deepening understanding of string technology and craftsmanship.
Reconsidering the Double Bass: A Perspective on Its Surprising Presence
The double bass, traditionally seen as a cumbersome instrument, reveals an unexpected lightness that challenges musicians’ preconceptions and invites renewed appreciation.
Innovative Acoustic Experiment: Crafting a Bowed Instrument from Drainpipe and Double...
A creative exploration in instrument making has yielded a distinctive bowed instrument constructed from an unconventional material—drainpipe—combined with a double bass string, illustrating innovation in sound production and craftsmanship.
JD Hill Revitalizes String Instrument Craftsmanship Amid Declining Traditions
Luthier JD Hill's dedication is reversing the decline in traditional string instrument making, preserving a crucial craft for classical music.
Exploring Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 2 Fugue Through the Double Bass
A recent interpretation of Bach’s Fugue from his Violin Sonata No. 2 reveals fresh insights as it is performed on the double bass, challenging traditional instrument boundaries and enriching the understanding of Baroque repertoire.
A Historical Overview of Classical Music and Its Evolution
An examination of the development of classical music across centuries, highlighting key innovations and their influence on string instruments such as violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
