Double bassist François Rabbath, who features in The Strad's February 2014 double bass special, performs his own Reitba, a portrait of the African desert.
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Cathy Elliott reads Hans Sturm’s biography of possibly the most significant double bassist of the 20th century
The French-Syrian double bassist, who turns 90 today, considers his unique technical journey, the inspiration he drew from crustaceans, and the benefits of playing a waiting game
Marking the twelve days of the festive season, The Strad presents quotes from the archive. Here, double bassist François Rabbath gives advice on sound development
The violinist delves into Piazzolla’s exploration of sound and percussive effects, in the third and final part of his documentary series
Take an exclusive first-look at this performance from violist Daniel Orsen and pianist Pierre-Nicolas Colombat, ahead of their album release named Wagner’s Nightmare on 19 April
The violinist explores Piazzolla’s musical influences and inspirations in the second of his three-part documentary series
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