Musical Roots

Episode 5: Leon Bosch, Double Bass

Matilda Lloyd and Helen Kuby

An absolutely inspiring conversation with double bass virtuoso Leon Bosch, following his journey from the townships of Johannesburg in apartheid to the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester to conducting, running two ensembles and founding his own publishing company! We cover topics such as curiosity and resilience, how to inspire your students and Leon teaches us his 'foolproof' practice algorithm. 

Leon's Website: https://www.leonbosch.com
Henley Symphony Orchestra: http://www.henleysymphonyorchestra.co.uk