ISB Center Stage — 2025

ISB Center Stage is an online interview and performance series featuring some of the world's leading players and educators speaking about their careers and a wide variety of topics. Members receive invitations to attend ISB Center Stage events and submit their questions during the event, and can access recordings of past events.

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Saturday, April 19, 2025 —
Expanding the Repertoire: Andrés Martin’s Compositional World

Step into the creative world of renowned composer and bassist Andrés Martín in this Center Stage conversation. Interviewed by Max Winningham, Martín will explore his compositional process, his philosophical approach to music-making, and how he interacts with the world through music. The discussion will also explore his latest commission consortium, led by the contemporary chamber ensemble Terracotta Duo, which is set to bring an exciting new work for percussion and double bass to life. Don’t miss this open-hearted exchange with some of today's most prolific composers for the double bass! This is a free event open to all. Register now, space is limited!

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To listen to and / or view the ISB Center Stage archive, click here to login or join now. If you're not already a member, check out these great interviews and performances that you're missing out on:

• Saturday, March 22, 2025 — Playing in the Section: Insights from the Minnesota Orchestra
• Saturday, March 15, 2025 — Gary Karr Library Preview
• Saturday, March 8, 2025 — Women in Bass
• Saturday, March 1, 2025 — The Rhythm of Rehearsals: Mastering the Art of Band Management
• Saturday, February 22, 2025 — ISB CenterStage with Fausto Borem: 40 Years of Double Bass in Brazil
• Saturday, February 15, 2025 — From Auditioning to Playing in the Section: The Detroit Experience
• Saturday, January 4, 2025 — Getting Together with Gary Karr: David McGill's Sound in Motion