Double Bass Fantasy is a captivating chamber music album released by Odon Racz on Gramola Records in 2013. This 59-minute journey through classical compositions showcases Racz's virtuosity on the double bass, accompanied by a chamber ensemble. The album features a mix of original works and arrangements, including pieces inspired by famous operas like Lucia di Lammermoor and Beatrice di Tenda. Highlights include the dynamic "Sonata enigmatica" by Racz himself, the lively "Flight of the Bumblebee" from Rimsky-Korsakov's Tale of Tsar Saltan, and the intricate "Introduction and Variations on Dal tuo stellato soglio" from Rossini's Mose in Egitto. Racz's arrangements, such as the "Valse triste" and "Bass Trip," demonstrate his innovative approach to the double bass, offering fresh perspectives on familiar themes. Double Bass Fantasy is a testament to Racz's musical prowess and his ability to breathe new life into classical repertoire.
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Tracks
Fantasia on Donizetti's Lucia di LammermoorGiovanni Bottesini, Odon Racz, Janos Balazs, Jr.
Valse triste (Sad waltz) in C Minor [arr. O. Racz for double bass and piano]Ferenc von Vecsey, Odon Racz, Janos Balazs, Jr.
Sonata enigmatica, Op. 81: I. AllegroGottfried von Einem, Odon Racz
Sonata enigmatica, Op. 81: II. AdagioGottfried von Einem, Odon Racz
Sonata enigmatica, Op. 81: III. PrestoGottfried von Einem, Odon Racz
Sonata enigmatica, Op. 81: IV. Allegro con brioGottfried von Einem, Odon Racz
Sonata enigmatica, Op. 81: V. AdagioGottfried von Einem, Odon Racz
Sonata enigmatica, Op. 81: VI. ModeratoGottfried von Einem, Odon Racz
Bass TripPēteris Vasks, Odon Racz
Fantasia on Bellini's Beatrice di TendaGiovanni Bottesini, Odon Racz, Janos Balazs, Jr.
Introduction and Variations on Dal tuo stellato soglio from Rossini's Mose in Egitto, Op. 24, MS 23, "Mose-Fantasia" (Arr. S. Sankey)Niccolò Paganini, Odon Racz, Janos Balazs, Jr.
Tale of Tsar Saltan, Op. 57: Flight of the Bumblebee (Arr. T. Kovac for double bass and chamber ensemble)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Odon Racz, Philharmonics, The