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Tatjana Erler, Double Bass

What brought you to music, and why do you play your instrument? In my home in the Chiemgau, traditional folk music is still very important in everyday life. First of all, I took harp lessons. My father was supposed to play the double bass in our "family parlor music." It soon became apparent, however, that he was more a promoter and driver than a musician himself, and the instrument was neglected. Later, I wanted very much to play in the orchestra, but the harp was rarely needed. So I took up the abandoned bass and immediately felt an affinity with the down-to-earth sounds. And, in addition, the double bass was easier to transport than the harp. The structure of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen is different than in traditional orchestras. What are the advantages? Everything that happens or will happen with the orchestra concerns everyone. That means more worries for us than for salaried musicians but results in the feeling of ›our‹ orchestra.

Tatjana Erler, double bass

How did you come to the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen? When you study the double bass, your career option is to be a double bass player in a symphony orchestra. During my internships and substitute work in large orchestras, I always enjoyed playing in chamber orchestras. In the Ensemble Oriol Berlin, I learned a lot about making music together and interpretation as a bass player. Therefore, my wish was to be a member of a chamber orchestra. Getting a position in the Kammerphilharmonie was a great aspiration for me, which fortunately was fulfilled. What is special about this orchestra? The special thing about this orchestra is the outstanding individual players in the group, who are not only proficient on their instruments but also are always motivated to give their all onstage, who not only play very well themselves but also listen, in order to create something together. The Kammerphilharmonie spirit is always perceptible; it is ›our‹ orchestra.

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