JS Bach on the big tuba...

[Chris Olka]

I've been meaning to upload this to my Youtube channel for quite a while now. Dylan King did an expert job of recording and producing this video! This was performed live at the 2019 International Euphonium Tuba Festival, hosted by Adam Frey.
I hope you enjoy it.
https://youtu.be/RZER7nb9kQc

[2ba4t]

Thank you so much.
Do you prefer playing this lower version or rather the original as written for cello? I find that the original rings out better and requires less breath. I think that had Bach had the delight of hearing you - he might have still preferred keeping the lowest note as CC and the 'quality and colour' of the original keys.
I heard Rostropovitch playing these and his dramatic style allowed plenty of pauses and time to breath - like your own.
I remember a stunning string bass player doing the D minor first a sixth down and then at cello pitch. His low version was too reverberative. The lowest notes seemed to bully the others.
Thank you for giving us the privilege of hearing you.

[tclements]

Man, you sound GREAT on that. Thank you for posting such musical performances.

[Chris Olka]

Thanks for the kind words, gentlemen. Stay tuned for more...hopefully