666: Kees Boersma on Sydney Symphony principal bass life




Contrabass Conversations double bass life show

Summary: Kees Boersma has had a remarkable musical career.  In addition to serving as Principal Bass of the Sydney Symphony since 1990, Kees teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is an active clinician and guest artist. He was one of the headliners for the Melbourne BassDay, and we met to talk through what he played on his recital for this event, his varied career, favorite gig stories, what it’s like behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House, and much more.  Enjoy!