ENRIQUE GALASSI (double bass) »
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Teaching experienceEnrique has taught at the Beethoven Academy of Music in Buenos Aires (1996-1998) and continues to teach double bass to pupils in Greater London. |
Biography
Enrique became a member of the Brunelleschi Ensemble in July 2008.
Recent engagements include:
- Playing the musical Flamenka at the Lyric Theatre, staged by Craig Revel Horwood (July 2008)
- Principal double bass of the Young Janacek Philharmonic (Tour to France, November 2008)
In addition to his orchestral work, Enrique is in great demand as a double bass player on the London Tango scene where he has performed with The Buenos Aires Tango Orchestra, Los Mareados, Guillermo Rozenthuler, Allegro Ensemble and in the musical Tango in the City, directed by Terry Bates.
He has also played the electric bass in rock and latin bands such as Vegetal, La Turma and Los Profetas de Jamon performing on national television in Argentina.
In 2005 Enrique founded the Tango quintet Del Plata who focus on Tango and contemporary music frequently playing in concert halls, Latin-American embassies, the Anglo-latin American society (Canning House) and touring around the UK.
Orchestral Work
Orchestras: Chelsea Opera Group.
Enrique's orchestral work also includes Amadeus Orchestra, Helios Chamber Orchestra, Janacek Youth Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfonica del Estado (Buenos Aires). Orquesta Sinfonica de Bahia Blanca, TCM String Ensemble (principal), TCM Wren Ensemble (principal), TCM Contemporary Music Group (principal), TCM Symphony Orchestra (principal).
Education
Enrique's schooling took place at Morley College, London. Enrique's graduate studies took place at Trinity College of Music (BMus, 2004-2007).
Prizes and Awards
- Vernon Elliott Double Bass Prize (2004)
- Participation in Giovanni Bottesini 4th Internation Double Bass Competition in Crema, Italy.
Teachers: Corin Long, Neil Tarlton.
Masterclasses: Rinat Ibraguimov, Alex Henery, Corado Cannonici.
Enrique joined Morgensterns in February 2008
Enrique's web profile was last updated 12th May 2012