Neil Tarlton has been Principal Bass of the Philharmonia Orchestra since 1990. Neil is an expert in all aspects of modern bass virtuoso technique and works with the London Sinfonietta specialising in avant garde solo bass works. He has recently published a treatise covering all aspects of double bass bowing technique, the first book of its kind.
Neil Tarlton is professor of double bass at the Royal College of Music.
City of Dreams, Esa-Pekka Salonen's 9-month exploration of the music and culture of Vienna between 1900 and 1935, takes place between February and October. To start your Viennese journey visit our interactive series website where you'll be transported from your online coffee table to Vienna in 1900 through an extensive series of films, photos, paintings and interviews.
This month on the Sound Exchange we continue our look at the Philharmonia's series City of Dreams: Vienna 1900-1935. Julian Johnson explores Mahler's Vienna ahead of performances in May his 6th Symphony.
We also look at the interaction between the arts in Vienna 1900-1935 with Michael Hoffman and Bernhard Kerres.
