Known to some as the paganini of the double bass, he significantly extended the technical possibilities of the instrument. Giovanni bottesini bio, albums, pictures naxos classical. Elegia in re from giovanni bottesini elegy in d major rev. Edgar meyer, giovanni bottesini, edgar meyer, hugh wolff, st. Scores and sheet music of giovanni bottesini bottesini. Edited by andre van haren, based on the original manuscripts with mp3 music accompaniment tracks. His performance of four virtuoso concertos, two by himself and two by bottesini, eclipses his compositions, though his stylistic versatility is in full evidence in both his works. Download the bottesini even better, cliff had the depaul symphony record all three movements without the. Giovanni bottesini music, videos, stats, and photos. Depaul university orchestra director cliff colnot reorchestrated the bottesini concerto no. Giovanni bottesini was not only among the most famous double bass virtuosos of his time, but he was also a distinguished conductor and composer. 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. On this record, featuring edgar meyer as both composer and bassist, the playings the thing, and it is spectacular.
Introduction and gavotte in a, for double bass and piano play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Giovanni bottesini gran duo concertante, for violin and. Complete bottesini volume 2 from giovanni bottesini rev. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The influence of giovanni bottesini 18211889 on pedro valls 18691935. 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. Humble homemade hifi capacitor test shop download concertante micro monitor based on the 12cm scanspeak 12w8524g00 midwoofer and the scanspeak d2010851100 19mm dome tweeter. Giovanni bottesini 22 december 1821 7 july 1889, was an italian romantic composer, conductor, and a double bass virtuoso. Dear friends and collegues, just to tell you that now its possible to freely download the passione amorosa by g. In the hands of the splendid team assembled here, the effect is enormously exhilarating.
Tindaro capuano clarinet, ezio bosso double bass, leonardo colonna double bass, luca brancaleon piano, massimo polidori cello, silvio bresso violin. Print and download nuvole bianche sheet music by ludovico einaudi arranged for cello or piano. Work title duo concertante for violin and bass alt ernative. Instrumental duet, and instrumental parts in f minor. 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. Giovanni bottesini december 22, 1821 july 7, 1889 was a romantic composer, conductor, and a double bass virtuoso. Gran duo concertante bottesini, giovanni movementssections movtssecs. Elegy in d major for double bass and piano edited by frank proto this edition of bottesinis lovely elegy includes two piano parts.
Bottesini giovanni concerto no2 in b minor for double bass and piano by buccarella international on. The work is listed as duo concertante in a performance by bottesini and prosper sainton in 1862. Ludovico einaudi nuvole bianche sheet music in f minor. The piece was premiered by bottesini and luigi negri, a former classmate of the composer. Giovanni bottesini introduction and gavotte in a, for. Passione amorosa by giovanni bottesini and other duets now in pdf. Gran duo concertante by giovanni bottesini, andrew litton, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. Go to chamber music catalog to purchase this item click to view or download a pdf sample of the music.
Bottesini youtube bottesini w arlene, joe and gary duration. Bottesini this second volume of joel quarringtons bottesini project comprises a mixed programme of solo and ensemble works by the paganini of the double bass. You are doing so much for your colleagues and your art. Giovanni bottesini 22 december 1821 7 july 1889 was an italian romantic composer, conductor, and a double bass virtuoso. The gran duo concertante for two double basses and orchestra was composed by the italian double bass virtuoso giovanni bottesini in 1880. Bottesini elegy in d major for double bass and piano. The name gran duo concertante first appears in the first edition of 1880. 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. An analysis of homenaje a bottesini 1906 by pedro valls.
Bottesini giovanni concerto no2 in b minor for double bass and piano by buccarella international. One in d major for orchestra tuning and one in c major for solo tuning. Tarantella in a, for doublebass and piano play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the. Explore releases from giovanni bottesini at discogs. Passione amorosa by giovanni bottesini and other duets.
Thoughtfully edited by bass pedagogue david walter, the edition was sponsored by the kolstein family and dedicated to the memory of the great bassist frederick zimmermann and his wife, dorothy. English chamber orchestra joseluis garcia asensio emma johnson andrew litton thomas martin. Christiane stotijn, amsterdam sinfonietta, candida thompson, giovanni bottesini bottesini. 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. As well as virtuosity from all, there is an uncommon purity of intonation and the kind of tonal nuance that makes it clear that sensitivity, not exhibitionism, is the ruly factor, though the players respond with evident zest to rossinis flights of ebullience. We all must thank you, dear vito, for your tireless work for all of us bassists. Apr 19, 2016 depaul university orchestra director cliff colnot reorchestrated the bottesini concerto no. The dragonetti concerto makes a return in a new edition from liben music. This document traces a link between pedro valls and giovanni bottesini by identifying traits. Highest pitch br is a, three octaves and a major second above the open g string.
Order from your preferred classical music cd store. Download and print the score today to gain access to this expertly edited release of bottesinis concerto no. Cliff has made the score and parts to his edition of the concerto freely available. Giovanni bottesini 1821 1889 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. Bottesini for two basses or cello and bass written by my teacher michele cellaro with strings orchestra. Negri was a student of luigi rossi at the milan conservatory at the same time as his more wellknown colleague the gran duo concertante is a single, sprawling movement. Library 6th the classical double bass il contrabbasso. Edgar meyer, giovanni bottesini, edgar meyer, hugh wolff. Giovanni bottesini, duo concertante, violin igor lara, contrabajo carlos verenzuela. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Joel quarrington double bass harold hall robinson double bass andrew burashko piano james campbell clarinet monica whicher soprano composer. The purpose of every edition is to help translate the meaning and intent of the composer to the performer. While double concertos were generally composed for different instruments, bottesini did not seem to consider the questionable practicality of a. 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.
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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 influence of giovanni bottesini 18211889 on pedro. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of gran duo concertante for violin on allmusic. Bottesini, giovanni concerto no 2 in b minor for double. The result is an intensely lyrical concerto that will stretch the capabilities of any performer. Doctor of musical arts performance, december 2009, 42 pp. Giovanni bottesini free sheet music to download in pdf. Bottesini, giovanni grand duo concertant for violin, double bass and piano bottesini, giovanni concerto no 2 in b minor for double bass and piano.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from giovanni bottesini at the discogs marketplace. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bottesini giovanni concerto no2 in b minor for double bass. These numbers are, however, quite useless as thematic catalogue numbers because different transpositions, arrangements, and even modern editions all get separate bot. Giovanni bottesini yorke editions available at johnson string instrument, new englands largest and most complete violin shop. He conducted the first performance of verdis opera aida in cairo in 1871 and won success with some, at. 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. The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Rococo variations ovidiu badila, keng yuen tseng on allmusic 1998.