Xavier Foley

Making his Netherlands debut at BassFest is American double bassist Xavier Foley, renowned for his virtuosic technique and for redefining the role of the double bass as a solo instrument – both as a performer and composer. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including First Prize at the Sphinx Competition (2014), the Young Concert Artists International Auditions (2016), and the Avery Fisher Career Grant (2018). Foley performs internationally as a soloist with leading orchestras and is celebrated for his original compositions that blend classical music with elements of jazz, folk, and spirituals. His charismatic stage presence and energetic performances have made him an audience favorite wherever he plays. Foley studied with legendary bassist Edgar Meyer.