Sidney King: Hazelhurst Suite for solo double bass

Sidney King’s multi-faceted career as a double bassist spans over four decades. His extensive experience as an orchestral performer includes appearances with some of the most prestigious ensembles in the country. He has performed with the symphonies of Detroit, Cincinnati, Houston, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Buffalo, and Nashville, as well as with the Louisiana Philharmonic and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He held the position of Assistant Principal Bassist of the Louisville Orchestra from 1984-2006. He has performed at the Grand Teton Music Festival since 1991, and has served as principal bassist of the Houston Grand Opera, the Texas Opera Theater, the Sunflower Music Festival, and the Des Moines Metro Opera.

As a recitalist, Mr. King has presented solo performances at universities and conservatories throughout North and South America. Performances include recitals at the University of Iowa, Rice University, Indiana University, Duquesne University, University of Minnesota, Florida State University, University of Tennessee, University of Memphis, Ohio University, the University of Costa Rica in San José, CR, and the Conservatory Salvador Bustamante Celi in Ecuador.

As co-founder, performer, composer and arranger with the nationally prominent progressive flamenco ensemble Al Sur, Mr. King has appeared on stages, in theaters, and on broadcasts throughout the country, and has been featured as soloist with orchestras such as the San Diego Symphony and the Louisville Orchestra.