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Master Class with Nabil Shehata

Orchestral excerpts for double bass from Beethoven's Symphonies Nos. 2 and 9 and Mozart's Symphony No. 40

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Nabil Shehata — Teacher, double bassist

Iker Sánchez — Double bassist

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A teacher in Munich and former solo double bassist of the Berliner Philharmoniker, Nabil Shehata works with student Iker Sánchez on orchestral excerpts for double bass from Beethoven's Symphonies Nos. 2 and 9 and Mozart's Symphony No. 40. These challenging passages include some of the most recognizable themes from these symphonic masterpieces and are prepared by bassists the world over for auditions.

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