Philadelphia Orchestra player wins ARD contest
OrchestrasThe first prize in ARD’s double-bass contest was awarded, somewhat controversially, to Gabriel Polinsky, associate principal bass of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Polinsky’s performances were polished and reserved, avoiding crowd-pleasing gestures. Many in the audience preferred the flamboyant Hongyiu Thomas Lai, who came second, and José Trigo, third.
Polinsky, from Long Island, joined the Philadellphia Orchestra fresh out of the Curtis Institute.
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