MAX KASPER, Principal Bassist of Symphony Nova Scotia since 1986, has appeared as a soloist with the orchestra on several occasions, as well as performing many solo recitals over the years. He also loves playing chamber music, and you may have heard him in the Scotia Festival of Music, St Cecilia, or Music Room chamber series concerts. Max has a keen interest in Period music, and has performed with Rejouissance, Tempest, and Taflemusik baroque ensembles.
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.