A humorous introduction to the double bass | Bret Simner | TEDxBasel
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 1760.
The intro animation was produced as a collaboration between TEDxBasel and the Hochschule Luzern. This animation was created by Bianca Caderas, Helen Bosand and Zea Schaad.
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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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