Max Kasper, Bass
Max has been the Princiapl Bass of Symphony Nova Scotia since 1986. As well as performing in many solo recitals over the years, Max has appeared as a soloist with the orchestra on several occasions. He loves playing chamber music, and has formed Duo Gatto Dolce with cellist Colin Matthews. You may have heard him in the Scotia Festival of Music, St Cecilia, or Music Room chamber series concerts. Max also has a keen interest in Period music; he plays in Halifax with Rejouissance and Tempest baroque ensembles, and has had the pleasure of playing in Toronto with Tafelmusik.
In addition to occasionally narrating the Symphony’s children's concerts, he organizes and hosts the ongoing series of public education concerts/lectures at the Halifax Public Library, and is the host of the Symphony’s “Musically Speaking” series.
He is now pursuing a second career as a bow maker, and has the unique distinction of playing on a bass and bows he has made himself. Max lives in Halifax with his love, Esther Ricketts, and their two cats: Xena and Murray.