Bruce Bransby
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Bruce Bransby is an American
Performance career
Bruce Bransby began his musical career as a trombonist and pianist, but discovered his calling as a double bassist while in college at
In 1978 he was appointed principal bass of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, sharing the position equally with Dennis Trembly. His time in Los Angeles coincided with the eras of Zubin Mehta, Carlo Maria Giulini, and André Previn. Mr. Bransby has been active as a chamber musician, soloist, and clinician. He premiered the "Fantasia Hungarica" for double bass and orchestra by Eugene Zador, the bass concerto by Frantizek Hertl, and numerous ensemble pieces. He is also the composer (as Roland E. Curb) of Prelude, Valse, and Tango for double bass and piano.
Teaching career
In 1986, Bruce Bransby was appointed
External links
- Official website retrieved 12th Jan 2011