CBC 37: Brad Opland interview
This week’s Contrabass Conversations episode features an interview with Chicago Symphony bassist Brad Opland. In addition to the interview, you’ll get a chance to hear Brad perform on the double bass in his own arrangement of Ibert’s Quatre Chansons de Don Quichotte for bassoon and bass and hear Brad perform on the electric bass in his south side Chicago church. Enjoy!
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CBC #37 Show Notes
Release Date: 9/9/07
Length: 45:41
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Brad Opland bio:
Brad Opland began his musical studies early and by age ten knew he wanted a career in a symphony orchestra. After graduating from high school a year early, he moved to Philadelphia to continue his musical studies at The Curtis Institute of Music. One year later, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski appointed Mr. Opland to the bass section of the Minnesota Orchestra at the age of eighteen, one of the youngest musicians ever hired. Mr. Opland stayed in Minnesota through the Neville Mariner years, moving to Chicago in 1984 after Maestro Solti offered him a position in the Chicago Symphony. Mr. Opland has been a member of The Chicago Chamber Musicians since 1992.
Musical Selections:
-Ibert Ibert’s Quatre Chansons de Don Quichotte - mvt 2
Arranged by Brad Opland for bassoon and double bass – Dennis Michel on bassoon
Recorded at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston, IL in November 2005
A Chicago Chamber Musicians performance
-Brad Opland on electric bass in south side Chicago church
recorded live on Minidisc player
Music provided by:
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