1058: Into the Light with Sasha Witteveen

Contrabass Conversations

photo credit: Marco Borggreve

This episode features a conversation with Sasha Witteveen, who recently released her debut album titled ‘…Into the Light.’ We dig into the creative process behind the album, upcoming concerts, including her upcoming Concertgebouw recital featuring the ‘Alice in Wonderland Suite’ and Bottesini pieces with a mix of visual elements like stage lights and props. We also talk about the challenges and experiences of transitioning from French to German bow technique, her time studying in Düsseldorf, and reflections on various compositions including works by Xavier Foley and Dave Anderson.

Enjoy, and follow along with Sasha and her career through the following links:

• Website
• Album ‘…Into the Light’
• Spotify
• Youtube
• Concert calendar
  • 27-09-24, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
  • 17-11-24, Tonhalle, Düsseldorf (Martín – Bass Concerto with orchestra)

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