Patrick Staples plays double bass in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss bowmaking, electronic music, and the importance of a great first teacher.

The music in this episode is Bottessini’s Fantasy on Bellini’s ‘La Sonnambula’ performed by Patrick Staples with pianist David Fung, and Moonrise by Yabra.

Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e13-patrick-staples