This three-movement concerto in G is the best known of the seven double bass concertos by Franz Keyper (1756-1815) thanks to its rondo finale. All demonstrate a unique virtuoso style and, unusually for the classical period, were written for an instrument tuned in fourths. Keyper’s mastery of the instrument and composing for it developed through the concertos, and I Musicanti Publishing are making all seven available, in editions prepared by Leon Bosch.
This characteristically tranquil melody, here transcribed for double bass and piano, comes from the opening of Bach’s cantata ‘I stand with a foot in the grave’ – the title ‘Arioso’ was added much later. This transcription for double bass and piano has bowings and fingerings, suggested to underline its expressive effect, by Leon Bosch.
The lovely Romance by the Russian Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) was originally a miniature for piano, part of Six Soirées à Saint Petersbourg. With its tender, quietly impassioned melody, it was popularised by the cellists Casals and Piatigorsky. This transcription for double bass and piano has bowings and fingerings, suggested to underline its expressive effect, by Leon Bosch.
The decision about which works to transcribe is made for principled musical reasons rather than through a desire to shock or perform circus acts.
With its languid melody and rippling accompaniment, the second of Mendelssohn’s Six Songs, op 34 is a setting of a poem by Heinrich Heine in which the poet transports his beloved, on wings of song, to a faraway land of lotus flowers. In this transcription for double bass and piano by Leon Bosch, the suggested bowings and fingerings are personal ones but have chosen to underline the essence of the music.
I Musicanti Publishing presents a brand new arrangement of Beethoven’s violin concerto for string quintet and solo violin by composer Carl Hinde.
In every case, this new edition gives musicians a first-hand way to deepen their familiarity with Beethoven’s only string concerto.
Upon payment you will receive an email with a download link to download the PDF.
I Musicanti Publishing presents a brand new arrangement of Beethoven’s violin concerto for string quintet and solo violin by composer Carl Hinde.
In every case, this new edition gives musicians a first-hand way to deepen their familiarity with Beethoven’s only string concerto.
Upon payment you will receive an email with a download link to download the PDF.
Beethoven’s two Romances for violin and orchestra feature some of his sweetest and most tender music for solo violin, with just a hint of drama. I Musicanti Publishing has now made them available in a chamber version for violin and string quintet by Carl Hinde.
Upon payment you will receive an email with a download link to download the PDF.
Beethoven’s two Romances for violin and orchestra feature some of his sweetest and most tender music for solo violin, with just a hint of drama. I Musicanti Publishing has now made them available in a chamber version for violin and string quintet by Carl Hinde.
Upon payment you will receive an email with a download link to download the PDF.
I Musicanti Publishing presents the first in a series of brand new transcriptions of Mozart’s complete works for violin and orchestra. Beginning with the Violin Concerto no 5, the series will cover the five solo concertos, the Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola, and the Concertone for two violins. All the transcriptions are for solo instrument(s) and string quintet.
Upon payment you will receive an email with a download link to download the PDF.
I Musicanti Publishing presents the first in a series of brand new transcriptions of Mozart’s complete works for violin and orchestra. Beginning with the Violin Concerto no 5, the series will cover the five solo concertos, the Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola, and the Concertone for two violins. All the transcriptions are for solo instrument(s) and string quintet.
Upon payment you will receive an email with a download link to download the PDF.
I Musicanti Publishing presents the latest in a series of brand new transcriptions of Mozart’s complete works for violin and orchestra. Beginning with the Violin Concerto no 5, the series will cover the five solo concertos, the Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola, and the Concertone for two violins. All the transcriptions are for solo instrument(s) and string quintet.
Upon payment you will receive an email with a download link to download the PDF.
I Musicanti Publishing presents the latest in a series of brand new transcriptions of Mozart’s complete works for violin and orchestra. Beginning with the Violin Concerto no 5, the series will cover the five solo concertos, the Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola, and the Concertone for two violins. All the transcriptions are for solo instrument(s) and string quintet.
Upon payment you will receive an email with a download link to download the PDF.
The music for double bass and piano by the forgotten Catalan virtuoso Josep Cervera (1883-1969) has a characteristic blend of virtuosity, introspection and hints of the folk music he played as a bandleader. The six-minute Elegia has, in addition, a dramatic, almost operatic flavour.
Having helped discover the 60 or so works Cervera left at his family property, Leon Bosch is now making these available in performing editions for the first time through editions prepared for I Musicanti Publishing.
The music for double bass and piano by the forgotten Catalan virtuoso Josep Cervera (1883-1969) has an enchanting blend of virtuosity, introspection and hints of the folk music he played as a bandleader. Although entitled Berceuse, this short piece with its extensive melodic range is more bedtime story than cradle song.
Having helped discover the 60 or so works Cervera left at his family property, Leon Bosch is now making these available in performing editions for the first time through editions prepared for I Musicanti Publishing.
The music for double bass and piano by the forgotten Catalan virtuoso Josep Cervera (1883-1969) has an enchanting blend of virtuosity, introspection and hints of the folk music he played as a bandleader. The short Nocturno, with its pensive lyrical character, is no different.
Having helped discover the 60 or so works Cervera left at his family property, Leon Bosch is now making these available in performing editions for the first time through editions prepared for I Musicanti Publishing.
This three-movement concerto in G by Franz Keyper has a finale familiar to some in the form of his rondo for cello and double bass. Composer of seven concertos for double bass, Keyper demonstrate a unique virtuoso style and, unusually for the classical period, writes for an instrument tuned in fourths. His mastery of the instrument and composing for it developed through the concertos, and I Musicanti Publishing are making all seven available, in editions prepared by Leon Bosch.