Nikita Naumov Interview/Performance 🔥 Virtuosity Unleashed!

Описание: In this video, we meet Nikita Naumov – the Principal Double Bass of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. This fascinating interview includes discussion of all aspects of Nikita’s career, including his journey from growing up in Kazakhstan to studying in St Petersburg and London, before landing his job in the SCO in Edinburgh; studying with Rinat Ibragimov and Thomas Martin; technique and bow hold; orchestral and solo playing; his recommendations for younger students and so much more. If you’re a student of classical double bass, there is a lot of valuable advice in here that you don’t want to miss.

At the end of the interview, there is an incredible solo performance of Motivy by Emil Tabakov, so make sure you catch that.

TIMECODES:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Getting into the SCO
03:05 First musical experiences
07:41 From Kazakhstan to St Petersburg
09:39 Rinat Ibragimov and Thomas Martin
12:44 Learning from Rinat
14:38 Putting videos online
17:57 Gut strings and Nikita's strings
19:39 Sitting posture
22:33 Nikita's bow grip
24:40 Nikita's basses
28:56 Playing in the SCO
31:42 What do you look for in younger players?
33:47 Nikita's solo playing
35:40 Bass Duo with Jamie Kenny
36:52 Scottish Bass Trust
39:47 Nikita's advice for younger students
41:08 The importance of online presence
45:16 Solo performance

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