We continue our exploration of the string instruments of the orchestra with the Double Bass, the deep voice underpinning of most works for orchestra, and also a standard member of the Jazz Ensemble. Though rare, concertos for double bass do exist, and are regularly performed today. These works highlight the instrument’s lyrical depth and surprising agility when in the hands of a virtuoso.
We have three of these for your enjoyment in the programme this week:
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf – Concerto no 2 for Double Bass in D Major
Duration: ~20 minutes
Mood: Classical clarity, dance-like charm
Johann Baptist Vanhal – Concerto for Double Bass in D Major
Duration: ~18 minutes
Mood: Cheerful, balanced, elegant
Giovanni Bottesini – Grande Concerto in Quattro Tempi for Two Double Basses
Duration: ~24–28 minutes
Mood: Dramatic, virtuosic, operatic Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf – Concerto No. 2 for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf – Concerto No. 2 for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf – Concerto No. 2 for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Johann Baptist Vanhal – Concerto for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Johann Baptist Vanhal – Concerto for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Johann Baptist Vanhal – Concerto for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Giovanni Bottesini – Grande Concerto in Quattro Tempi for Two Double Basses Performed by Wolfgang Güttler and Klaus Stoll with the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin conducted by Mathias Bamert
