“Classical Meets Jazz”
in a double bass
master class
On November 12, 2005, the Musical Instrument Foundation is organizing a double bass master class in collaboration with the Pro Basse Foundation and Cristofori Concerts. Following successful editions for cellists and violinists, it is now the turn of the lowest-pitched string instruments: the double basses. This interesting and versatile instrument plays an important role in classical music as well as in pop, folk, and jazz, but is often underestimated as a solo instrument.
Six talented young musicians who have been loaned a double bass by the Musical Instrument Foundation will have the opportunity to further develop their playing during a master class divided into two parts:
between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. master class classical led by Peter Luit
between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. jazz masterclass led by Hein van de Geyn
At 8:15 p.m., a closing concert will take place, performed by the two masters, Peter Luit and Hein van de Geyn, and the participating double bassists.
The Musical Instrument Foundation
The Musical Instrument Foundation has been organizing masterclasses at Cristofori for many years. These are taught by renowned musicians to talented students who have an instrument on loan from the fund. In previous years, the violin (under the guidance of Theo Olof) and the cello (under the guidance of Quirine Viersen) have been featured.