Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant world of Giovanni Bottesini with the album "Bottesini: Capriccio di Bravura." This exquisite collection of chamber music, released in 2012 by Channel Classics, showcases the virtuosity and innovation of one of the most celebrated double bassists in history. The album features six captivating tracks, including the stunning "Gran Duo Concertante in A Minor" and the dazzling "Capriccio di Bravura in A Major," both masterfully arranged for double bass and string quintet by Wijnand van Klaveren. Bottesini's compositions, performed with precision and passion, highlight his extraordinary technical skill and profound musical expression. With a duration of 57 minutes, this album offers a deep dive into the romantic and virtuosic repertoire of the double bass, making it a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
2012 Channel Classics Records2012 Channel Classics Records
Tracks
Gran Duo Concertante in A Minor (Arr. for Violin and Double Bass by Duncan McTier)Giovanni Bottesini, Rick Stotijn, Liza Ferschtman, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Candida Thompson
Grande Allegro di Concerto "alla Mendelssohn" (Arr. for Double Bass and String Quintet by Wijnand van Klaveren)Giovanni Bottesini, Rick Stotijn, Candida Thompson, Jacobien Rozemond, Daniel Bard, Kaori Yamagami, Ying-Lai Green
Une bouche aiméeGiovanni Bottesini, Rick Stotijn, Christianne Stotijn, Hans Eijsackers
Tutto che il mondo serraGiovanni Bottesini, Rick Stotijn, Christianne Stotijn, Hans Eijsackers
Capriccio di Bravura in A Major (Arr. for Double Bass and String Quintet by Wijnand van Klaveren)Giovanni Bottesini, Rick Stotijn, Candida Thompson, Jacobien Rozemond, Daniel Bard, Kaori Yamagami, Ying-Lai Green
Duo concertant on Themes of Bellini's "I Puritani" (Arr. for Cello, Double Bass and Strings by Marijn van Prooijen)Giovanni Bottesini, Rick Stotijn, Monika Leskovar, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Candida Thompson
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