Hieronimus Amati II 1680 - Double bass
Played by Kenneth Ryland
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Kenneth Ryland
My name is Kenneth Ryland. I am principal double bass in the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and a member of the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra.
The Amati is an extraordinary instrument! The top is really a work of art, and I never get tired of watching it. The wood in the ribs and the back, is kind of special and funny. Looking almost like a cabins floor.
This double bass has an incredible core in the sound, but being almost 350 years old it can be a bit “difficult” some times. The days we really “agree”, it´s just pure joy! Anyway; playing this double bass makes me the luckiest bass player around!
Music:
Piazzolla Bass Cadenza from Kicho
Photo:
Dextra Musica/Thomas Widerberg