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Philip Nelson
Double Bass 

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‘‘In a virtuosic display,
he showcased just how versatile his unwieldy instrument can be. From the elephantine plodding march of the opening movement to a slow movement which drew out singing tones of plaintive soulfulness, he had the audience captivated.‘‘

The Northern Echo

 ‘‘…the lyrical episodes in the later movements seem to have been inserted just to take the solo instrument as far out of its comfort zone as possible, though Nelson obviously relished every opportunity to put it in the spotlight.“

The Guardian

“I've never chuckled more at the Elephant playing a Berlioz sylph and Mendelssohn's Puck than in the hands of double-bassist Philip Nelson‘‘

The Arts Desk

New Release September 2024:

 

Cipriani Potter -  Concertante Les follies d‘Espagne

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