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Edgar Meyer

Edgar Meyer and his Bass Elevate Fresno Audience

January 17, 2011

Bassist Edgar Meyer joined the Fresno Philharmonic at Saroyan Theatre Sunday for an unusual and enjoyable concert. When was the last time you heard the bass as a solo instrument featured in a concerto?

The concert began with Mozart's "Prague" Symphony, No. 38 in D major, K. 504, and there was an extra bassist on the stage. Rather than sitting in the green room waiting his entrance, Meyer joined the orchestra for the opening number. I like to see the soloist playing other pieces on the program just for the fun of it.
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