Dominic Seldis

After successes like Music, Maestro!, Favourites, and The Francis & Dominic Show, Dominic Seldis returns in his brand-new one-man show Back to Bass-ics, charmingly taking audiences back to the heart of his musical life and showing why the Netherlands has embraced its most popular non-Dutchman. In Back to Bass-ics, you get to know the man behind the bassist, conductor, and presenter. With irresistible British humor and musical virtuosity, he takes you on a journey from classical to jazz, from film scores to pop. Open, hilarious, and moving: an evening full of top-tier charm and entertainment. One thing is certain—no one blends music and humor quite as irresistibly as Dominic Seldis.

About Dominic Seldis
British double bassist Dominic Seldis studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. In 2008, he became principal double bassist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. As a soloist, he has performed with renowned ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra, The Philharmonia Orchestra, and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Dominic also plays with the John Wilson Orchestra, gives solo performances, and performs chamber music. He regularly appears in music programs on both Dutch and British television. Dominic teaches at the Royal Academy of Music and gives masterclasses all over the world. He has a deep passion for pop and jazz, and has performed on various film and TV soundtracks. He has worked and recorded with artists including Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Seal, the Spice Girls, Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Wouter Hamel, and Giovanca. Dominic is also an arranger and musical director. His pop orchestra, The Love Philharmonic, is made up largely of musicians from the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.