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. Bottesini also wrote another concerto for two double basses entitled gran duo passione amorosa in a more traditional, concfrtante format. Edgar meyer, giovanni bottesini, edgar meyer, hugh wolff. Giovanni bottesini gran duo concertante, for violin and. Giovanni bottesini 22 december 1821 7 july 1889, was an italian romantic composer, conductor, and a double bass virtuoso. He conducted the first performance of verdis opera aida in cairo in 1871 and won success with some, at least, of his own ten operas. The popular gran duo concertante, originally scored for two double basses, was reworked by paganinis only disciple, camillo sivori, who rewrote and greatly expanded one.
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 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. Schubert, sonatina for violin piano in a major duet. If you do not wish to be contacted, leave it blank. Thus the gran duo concertante an arrangement, byt the way, by his contemporary sivori bottesini s concerto for two double basses. Bottesini maithena girault, violon violin ce concert fait partie des epreuves imposees a brandyn lewis pour lobtention dun baccalaureat en musique. Bottesini developed new techniques for the double bass, through which this lowest of string instruments. Bottesini gran duo concertante pdf giovanni bottesini, andrew litton, english chamber orchestra bottesini. Alina ibragimova violin pietro guarneri, pirastro passione strings rinat ibragimov double bass albani, a gift from his friend alexander stepanov. Bottesini, giovanni grand duo concertant for violin, double bass and piano arranged by gingoldsankey international edition. Bell also collaborated with wynton marsalis on the grammywinning spoken word childrens album listen to the storyteller and bela flecks grammy awardwinning recording perpetual motion. Grand duo concertant for violin, doublebass and orchestra.
Bottesini s second concerto is the triumph of the bass players repertoire. 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. Elegia in re from giovanni bottesini elegy in d major rev. Giovanni bottesini bio, albums, pictures naxos classical. The gran duo concertante for two double basses and orchestra was composed by the italian double bass virtuoso giovanni bottesini in 1880. While double concertos were generally composed for different instruments, bottesini did not seem to consider the questionable practicality of a. The gran duo opens with a heroic march which would not be out of place in the opera house and more than a few of its melodies are reminiscent of the same environment. Uk mainland delivery delivery to the uk mainland will be by parcelforce or a comparable bottewini, for instruments and some larger orders. Bottesini gran duo for double bass and violin youtube. This recital is presented by brandyn lewis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of music. For example 602 m128 means that this performer offers a mp3 file of 128kbps that takes 6 minutes and two seconds.
The gran duo concertante is a single, sprawling movement and usually lasts around 15 minutes if played up to tempo, but this estimate can vary greatly due to the artists interpretation of the music. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of gran duo concertante for violin on allmusic. Duets classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Giovanni bottesini has retained a toehold in the repertoire for his virtuoso music for doublebass, whereas his other music operas etc has virtually disappeared. William sydeman, duo concertante for b flat clarinet and bass clarinet and double bass, edition peters 66073 c.
Born in crema, italy, he was taught the rudiments of music by his father, an accomplished clarinetist and composer, at a young age and had played timpani in crema with the teatro sociale before the age of eleven. The following is a list of compositions by giovanni bottesini 18211889. For most orders standard shipping rates will be applied as set out in the delivery page. Negri was a student of luigi rossi at the milan conservatory at the same time as his more wellknown. Gran duo concertante bottesini, giovanni movementssections movtssecs. Giovanni bottesini was not only among the most famous double bass players of his time, but was also a conductor of some distinction and a composer. Giovanni bottesini, was an italian romantic composer, conductor, and a. Mar 08, 2016 rick stotijn, cecilia bernardini, hans eijsackers giovanni bottesini gran duo concertante duration. Gran duo concertante for clarinet in a, double bass and orchestrapiano. Giovanni bottesini 18211889 gran concerto in f sharp minor gran duo concertante.
A friend another bassist and i have been thinking of learning gran duo concertante in its original, afaik. Pre101 bottesini grand duo concertant for violin, string bass, and piano string bass, violin, and piano in c major. Documents similar to bottesini elegia in re guitar and cellobass. Please take 30 seconds to register your free account to remove most ads, post topics, make friends, earn reward points at our store, and more.
Gran duo concertante, for violin and double bass play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Bottesini s bass was said to be a unique instrument with a remarkable sound. It is a moment captured from the bel canto era, when all focus was placed on a players virtuosity and expressiveness, above all other musical considerations. Giovanni bottesini 22 december 7 julywas an italian romantic composer, conductor, and a double bass virtuoso. Rococo variations classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Grande duo concertante is one of bottesini s most popular pieces.
Concerto in a minor for bassoon, strings, and continuo, rv 497. Bottesini gran duo in a major for clarinet in a, string bass, and piano includes clarinet and bass parts and piano score. Known to some as the paganini of the double bass, he significantly extended the technical possibilities of the instrument. Grand duo concertante by giovanni bottesini 18211889. Giovanni bottesini wikipedia born in crema, lombardyhe was taught the rudiments of music by his father, an accomplished clarinetist and composer, at a young age and had played timpani in crema with the teatro sociale before the age of eleven. Double bass, orchestra composed by giovanni bottesini 18211889. Giovanni bottesini composer 18211889 play streams in full or download mp3. Gran duo concertante gran concerto andante sostenuto duetto by bottesini, giovanni, litton, andrew, english chamber orchestra, garcia, joseluis, martin, thomas, johnson, emma from amazons classical music store. Uploaded on jul 14, will these notes affect a regular tuba instrument. What we hear here is not bottesinis original conception of the work which was as a concerto for orchestra and two doublebasses.
The keyword italy and contrabass is the eighth album of unamas label at ohga hall by mr. Title gran duo concertante composer bottesini, giovanni. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gran duo concertante, for violin and double bass play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives. As a virtuoso on his threestringed instrument he was a soughtafter performer on both sides of the atlantic. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. List of compositions by giovanni bottesini wikipedia. Gran duo concertante for violin, double bass, and piano paul huang, violin.
Tindaro capuano clarinet, ezio bosso double bass, leonardo colonna double bass, luca brancaleon piano, massimo polidori cello, silvio bresso violin. Giovanni bottesini, luigi milani 2, enzo ferraris, mariani peppino, enrico lini secondo grande duetto per due contrabbassi. Italo caimmi in stock elegia was first published in bottesini s method for double bass to illustrate the lyrical capabilities of the instrument, and was rumoured to be. Bottesini was also one of the first performers to adopt the frenchstyle bow grip for the double bass. Bottesini rearranged his early gran duo concertante for two double basses into. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. It looks reasonably tough, in modern but not contemporary style. Gran duo concertante, for violin or clarinet, doublebass and orchestra or. The beethoven example is typical of much classical and early romantic fare. 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. In this document i propose to reconsider bottesinis output by crossrelating his. Bottesini tarantella pdf bottesini s tarantella in a minor lasts anywhere between about five and six minutes bogulsaw furtok is one of the fastest at 501, but most. 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.
He also wrote the garden of olivet, a devotional oratorio libretto by joseph bennett, which was produced at the norwich festival in 1887, eleven 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 two double basses, and. Giovanni bottesini gran concerto in f sharp minor gran duo concertante bottesini collection vol 1 from 260 mb apress expert f sharp 3 0 3rd edition 2012 retail ebook rebook rar. Marylou speaker churchill, violin, and susan almasy, piano perform giovanni bottesini s gran duo concertante for violin and double bass. Make a wish list for gifts, suggest standard repertoire, let students know which books to buy, boast about pieces youve mastered. Gran duo concertante by giovanni bottesini, andrew litton, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. Grand duo concertant for violin, double bass and orchestra. Bottesini grand duo concertant for bass, violin, and piano. 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 two double basses, and.
He also wrote the garden of olivet, a devotional oratorio libretto by joseph bennett, which was produced at the norwich festival in 1887, eleven 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. With its blinding virtuosity and blend of riveting drama and more straightforward melodies, it is an audience favourite. 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. Giovanni bottesini is famous as the paganini of the double bass and there is rich evidence that such an epithet was well justified.
Born in crema, lombardy, he was taught the rudiments of music by his father, an accomplished clarinetist and composer, at a young age and had played timpani in crema with the teatro sociale before the age of eleven. Gran allegro alla mendelssohn draws its inspiration from the first movement of mendelssohns violin concerto. Scores and sheet music of giovanni bottesini bottesini. Gran duo concertante for violin and double bass vesko eschkenazy, violin dominic seldis, double bass recorded the 14th of april 20 concertgebouw amsterdam. Edgar meyer, giovanni bottesini, edgar meyer, hugh wolff, st. Bottesini, giovanni grand duo concertant for violin, double. Giovanni bottesini free sheet music to download in pdf. What we hear here is not bottesini s original conception of the work which was as a concerto for orchestra and two doublebasses. As to influences, there is definitely something of the opera of the time about bottesini s music. Originally uploaded by rinat ibragimov on october 2011 casual video of bottesinis gran duo.
Grand duo concertant on free shipping on qualifying offers. 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. The result is an intensely lyrical concerto that will stretch the capabilities of any performer. The garden of olivet bottesini, giovanni gran duetto no. Rococo variations ovidiu badila, keng yuen tseng on allmusic 1998. The piece was premiered by bottesini and luigi negri, a former classmate of the composer. Bottesini, giovanni concerto no 2 in b minor for double. Bottesini, gran duo concertante for violin and double bass.
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