United by a shared love for the double bass, the ensemble was born out of a meaningful musical encounter and a desire to explore the instrument’s expressive beauty through chamber music, crossing borders and blending cultures.

Often perceived as the quiet foundation of the orchestra, the double bass is like fertile soil—supporting others but rarely in the spotlight. Bass Around Asia seeks to change this perception, revealing the instrument’s depth, warmth, and soloistic potential through dynamic and thoughtful performances.

During the pandemic, the ensemble continued to collaborate virtually and share their work online, gaining recognition from prominent international bass artists. In 2024, based once again in Taiwan, they brought together talented young bassists from across Asia and collaborated with Artem Chirkov of the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra to present a performance that merged classical tradition with Asian cultural elements—told through the whispering voice of the double bass.

In addition to performance, Bass Around Asia actively collaborates with contemporary composers to premiere and commission new works. Collaborating composers include Chun-Ta Huang, Yi-Chen Lin, Ting-Ting Yang, and Chun-Chieh Sung, showcasing the double bass in a fresh and diverse musical language.

To continue nurturing young talent and fostering international connection, Bass Around Asia established the Bass Around Asia Youth Ensemble in 2025—a youth bass ensemble dedicated to cultivating the next generation of double bassists in Asia, planting seeds of music and culture for the future.