Blog | Ernst Simon Glaser

Conversations with J.S. Bach

I have made a few recordings during my career that I am really thankful for having had the opportunity to make. If someone had asked my...

Ernst Simon Glaser

Nov 9, 20224 min read

Sometimes when I have performed in the past I don’t think or feel. I just am. I exist in the moment, experience the situation as it is,...

Ernst Simon Glaser

Oct 27, 20223 min read

When I was growing up I spent most of my holidays on music courses. The time I spent away from the cello was minimal and I cannot...

Ernst Simon Glaser

Jul 27, 20204 min read

I have been quiet for a while. I had a couple of blog posts planned but then everything changed overnight with the arrival of Covid-19 in...

Ernst Simon Glaser

Jun 19, 20203 min read

Sometimes in the past I have experienced that learning a new solo piece can feel a little overwhelming. This is particular to repertoire...

Ernst Simon Glaser

Dec 5, 20193 min read

I really enjoy sports. One of my favourites is athletics. I remember as I child watching the amazing 1500m races run by Steve Cram and...

Ernst Simon Glaser

Oct 25, 20194 min read

I’m currently in Rye in the UK and I have a concert this evening. I made a plan ages ago to publish a blog post on practice planning...

Ernst Simon Glaser

Sep 24, 20192 min read

I'm starting off the new season with a new website (designed largely by my 15 year old daughter!) and the realization of a project I have...

Ernst Simon Glaser

Aug 16, 20191 min read