American contrabassist and music pedagogue, born 2 February 1930 in Polotsk, Belarus and died 25 April 2019 in Kennewick, USA.
Roma Vayspapir, famous Russian Double Bassist, was born in the former Soviet Union and received his musical education (Doctor of Fine Arts in String Bass) from the excellent St. Petersburg Conservatory. At the age of 19, Roma auditioned and was hired by the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, one of the world's best orchestras, under the direction, at that time, of the famous Eugene Mravinsky. After playing there for many years, Roma became the Principal Double Bass in the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. In 1980, Roma, together with his family, left the Soviet Union and came to live in the USA. Here, in the US, he continues to gather praise from his numerous admirers by frequently performing solos, working in the orchestra, teaching at universities and by recording CDs.
Roma Vayspapir, famous Russian Double Bassist, was born in the former Soviet Union and received his musical education (Doctor of Fine Arts in String Bass) from the excellent St. Petersburg Conservatory. At the age of 19, Roma auditioned and was hired by the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, one of the world's best orchestras, under the direction, at that time, of the famous Eugene Mravinsky. After playing there for many years, Roma became the Principal Double Bass in the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. In 1980, Roma, together with his family, left the Soviet Union and came to live in the USA. Here, in the US, he continues to gather praise from his numerous admirers by frequently performing solos, working in the orchestra, teaching at universities and by recording CDs.
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