A humorous introduction to the double bass | Bret Simner | TEDxBasel
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- A humorous introduction to the double bass | Bret Simner | TEDxBasel
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Why is a double bass called a double bass? Bret Simner shares his history with the instrument and beautifully plays a piece by Johann Baptist Vanhal on his classical double bass - both music and instrument were created around 1770.
Bret Simner is a native of Queens, New York, and a graduate of the Juilliard School. An early music specialist, he has studied at preeminent music schools across Europe and North America. He currently serves as principal bassist of Barockorchester Cantus Firmus. He has appeared as a guest lecturer and soloist on the Viennese bass, and in ensemble work in the US and across Europe. He lives in Basel with his wife and son.
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- English
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- Duration:
- 06:49
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Bruce Sung edited Chinese, Traditional subtitles for A humorous introduction to the double bass | Bret Simner | TEDxBasel | |
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Helen Chang edited Chinese, Traditional subtitles for A humorous introduction to the double bass | Bret Simner | TEDxBasel | |
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Helen Chang edited Chinese, Traditional subtitles for A humorous introduction to the double bass | Bret Simner | TEDxBasel | |
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Helen Chang edited Chinese, Traditional subtitles for A humorous introduction to the double bass | Bret Simner | TEDxBasel | |
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Helen Chang edited Chinese, Traditional subtitles for A humorous introduction to the double bass | Bret Simner | TEDxBasel | |
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Naoko Fujii approved Japanese subtitles for A humorous introduction to the double bass | Bret Simner | TEDxBasel |