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Double bass

Specific admission criteria for Double bass

In addition to the general admission criteria, there are also specific instrumental requirements. During the audition, you will perform at least one étude and a recital piece, unless indicated otherwise. The pieces mentioned are merely examples. You can also opt for other works of a similar level.

Your performing skills will be tested on the basis of:

  • Two études such as Simandl’s Part 2 or Storch’s 32 Études;
  • A sonata by, for instance, Berkely or Marcello.

Major lecturers

Aristotelis  Potamianos

Aristotelis Potamianos

Teacher Double Bass
Principal double bassist of Phion (formerly 'het Gelders Orkest'), has played with most of the major Dutch orchestras and ensembles, member and initiator of 'ContraBasta', 'Ensemble Rei' and 'Icarus Duo'