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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

An idea for more focussed work in practice and performance.

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

Two principles for getting into good playing shape after the holidays - learn from my mistakes!

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

Disconnection, connecting and reconnecting.

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

3 suggestions for learning demanding repertoire.

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

Ingebrigtsen brothers and cello practice

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...

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Concert day...

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...

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On a daunting but extremely exciting journey!

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...