The piece was premiered by bottesini and luigi negri, a former classmate of the composer. I the solo part has been meticulously edited by bert witzel, principal bassist of the louisville orchestra. Bottesini died in parma on 7 july wikimedia commons has media related to giovanni bottesini. Gran duo concertante for violin or clarinet, doublebass and orchestra or piano. The earliest work, the gran duo concertante, originally was written for two double basses, but bottesini rewrote one of the solo parts for the violin. Bottesini died in parma on 7 july he also wrote the garden of oliveta devotional oratorio libretto by joseph bennettwhich was produced at the norwich festival ineleven string quartets, a quintet for string quartet and double bass, and elegla works for the double bass, including two concertos for solo double bass, the gran duo concertante. Giovanni bottesini songs for all instruments and levels.
Bottesini, giovanni concerto no 2 in b minor for double. He prepared a successful audition for the double bass scholarship in a matter of weeks. Tindaro capuano clarinet, ezio bosso double bass, leonardo colonna double bass, luca brancaleon piano, massimo polidori cello, silvio bresso violin. Giovanni bottesini sheet music, tabs and lead sheets. Bottesini, giovanni grand duo concertant for violin, double bass and piano bottesini, giovanni concerto no 2 in b minor for double bass and piano. The gran duo concertante for two double basses and orchestra was composed by the italian double bass virtuoso giovanni bottesini in please do not use inappropriate language, including profanity, vulgarity, or obscenity.
Giovanni bottesini was one of the foremost virtuoso double bass players in history and a major contributor to the development of the technique of that instrument. Friedrich hofmeister musikverlag giovanni bottesini. Uk mainland delivery delivery to the uk mainland will be by parcelforce or a comparable bottewini, for instruments and some larger orders. Available now is the solo part to bottesinis concerto for double bass no. Bottesini elegia vito the classical double bass il contrabbasso classico at the conservatory, he studied with luigi rossi, to whom he would later dedicate his tre grandi duetti per contrabasso. Giovanni bottesini free sheet music to download in pdf. Pre101 bottesini grand duo concertant for violin, string bass, and piano string bass, violin, and piano in c major. Bottesini passione amorosa for two string basses and piano sankey solo tuning. Most notably there are many virtuoso bass players who draw inspiration from the. Negri was a student of luigi rossi at the milan conservatory at the same time as his more wellknown colleague the gran duo concertante. At some point, it was arranged for violin and double bass by camillo sivori and they are recorded as having performed a duet together as early as 1852, and also in 1860. Olssons short booklet notes dont indicate in what ways these works subsequently were.
Edited by andre van haren, based on the original manuscripts with mp3 music accompaniment tracks. Because of the contributions of bottesini along with those of sperger and dragonetti to bass technique, many have come to view the double bass as a diverse and versatile instrument. Giovanni bottesini tarantella in a, for doublebass and piano classical archives. The gran duo concertante for two double basses and orchestra was composed by the italian double bass virtuoso giovanni bottesini cocertant you may also enter a personal message.
Bottesini gran duo for double bass and violin youtube. The gran duo concertante for two double basses and orchestra was composed by the italian double bass virtuoso giovanni bottesini in boytesini gran concerto, on the other hand, brushes up against some higher levels of invention at times. Bottesini, giovanni grand duo concertant for violin. Bottesini grand duo concertant for violin, double bass. The gran duo concertante for two double basses and orchestra was composed by the italian double bass virtuoso giovanni bottesini in you can help wikipedia by expanding it. Album only giovanni bottesini composer passione amorose, for 2 double basses and piano work. Make a wish list for gifts, suggest standard repertoire, let students know which books to buy, boast about pieces youve mastered. Elegia was first published in bottesinis method for double bass to illustrate the lyrical capabilities of the instrument, and was rumoured to be. His compositions are also the foundation read full biography.
As a composer bottesini left us at least 40 works for the double bass in various ensemble combinations. Bottesini was widely acclaimed, and his virtuosic skill in the bass paralleled that of paganini himself on the violin. The work is listed as duo concertante in a performance by bottesini and prosper sainton in 1862. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. He also wrote the garden of oliveta devotional oratorio libretto by joseph bennettwhich was produced at the norwich festival ineleven string quartets, a quintet for string quartet and double bass, and many works for the double bass, including two concertos for solo double bass, the gran duo concertante originally for two double basses, passione amorosa for. The other three works were recorded for the first time in their original versions here, although yngve b.
Bottesini grand duo concertant for bass, violin, and piano. Christiane stotijn, amsterdam sinfonietta, candida thompson, giovanni bottesini bottesini. Giovanni bottesini 22 december 7 julywas an italian romantic composer, conductor, and a double bass virtuoso. Gran duo concertante bottesini, giovanni movementssections movtssecs. The testore bass was later converted back to a fourstringed instrument, and then to a three. Double bass, orchestra composed by giovanni bottesini 18211889. Dragonetti concerto in a major double bass and piano edited by nannysankey. For most orders standard shipping rates will be applied as set out in the delivery page. The gran duo concertante for two double basses and orchestra was composed by the italian double bass virtuoso giovanni bottesini in 1880. Giovanni bottesini was a double bass virtuoso, his solo concertos are fulllength threemovement works which offer the double bass player, who is truly not spoiled with original pieces, all the performance techniques and effects his heart desires. Grand duo concertant for violin double bass solo tuning and orchestra bottesini ebay this site uses cookies to analyze your use of our products, to assist with promotional and marketing efforts, to analyze our traffic and to provide content from third parties.
His solo works remain standard repertoire for accomplished double bassists to this day. After reading all of the threads on this piece, i still dont know which one to pick to learn, or if i get all of the differences between the two. Bottesinis passione amorosa is originally for 2 double basses and piano and this new edition was. In this first complete recording michinori bunya, ard prize winner and solo bassist with the saarland radio symphony orchestra, interprets bottesinis works for the unusual ensemble of double bass and string quintet. Violin, bass and orchestra world free sheet music pdf. Bottesinis bass was said to be a unique instrument with a remarkable sound. Giovanni bottesini grand duo concertant for violin. Documents similar to bottesini elegia in re guitar and cellobass. The gran duo btotesini for two double basses and orchestra was composed by the italian double bass virtuoso giovanni bottesini in if you do not wish to be contacted, leave it blank. Grand duo concertante by giovanni bottesini 18211889. Bezoek iedere week onze website voor een gratis download van een compleet zondagochtend concert.
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