This week's Contrabass Conversations episode features an in-depth analysis of the double bass orchestral excerpts most commonly requested at auditions. Double bassist (and regular Contrabass Conversations guest and ho-host) John Grillo discusses each of these excerpts--stylistic considerations, differences in articulation and bow strokes, and suggestions for effectively learning them--and then performs them. I believe that this project will be a highly valuable resource for bassists worldwide, and I'd love your feedback on this project!

Check out all of John's previous Contrabass Conversations appearances here.

Excerpts covered:

• Beethoven Symphony No. 9
• Beethoven Symphony No. 5
• Brahms Symphony No. 1
• Brahms Symphony No. 2
• Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
• Mozart Symphony No. 35
• Mozart Symphony No. 39
• Mahler Symphony No. 2
• Schubert Symphony No. 9
• Strauss Ein Heldenleben
• Britten Young Person's Guide
• Verdi Otello