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Giovanni Bottesini: Double Bass Concerto

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Phenominal playing. These three works are each played with incredible accuracy and spirit. The rare F# minor concerto is played as though it were as easy as playing a one octave scale, and the Passione Amorosa (four movement version) has many refreshing ideas that aren't heard in other versions. The tempos in all pieces tend to lean on the fast side-especially the last movements, but this isn't always a bad thing. The finale of the duet is as exciting as I've ever heard it. This was a welcomed addition to my CD collection.

Boguslaw Furtok is astonishing on the double bass. He makes you wonder just what instrument he's actually playing. Of course, Bottesini is not the world's most famous composer. But I like these pieces very much, especially the rarely heard F# minor concerto. The Gran duo (with Furtok and Johannes Stahle) is superbly played as well. This is my favorite double bass CD.

Giovanni Bottesini: Double Bass Concerto is a recording under the direction of Stephan Tetzlaff who leads the Radio-Sinfonie-Orchestra Frankfurt on this cpo recording from 1999. We also have the pleasure to listen to two amazing soloists playing the Double Bass, i.e., Boguslaw Furtok an d Johannes Stähle. Eckhardt Van Der Hoogen has written the liner-notes which are very well-written and informative. These having been translated into English by Susan Marie Praeder. One also gets short biographies of the performers and the conductor. Highly recommended. 5/5.

High level of execution and interpretation of Bottesini's work.
Good arrangements for the orchestra.
It really worthy.