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GIOVANNI BOTTESINI (1821 - 1889)
Giovanni Bottesini was not only among the most famous double bass
players of his time, but was also a conductor of some distinction
and a composer. He conducted the first performance of Verdi's
opera Aida in Cairo in 1871 and won success with some, at least,
of his own ten operas. Known to some as the Paganini of the double
bass, he significantly extended the technical possibilities of
the instrument.
Double Bass Music
Bottesini's compositions include a number of double bass concertos, some for double bass and piano, as well as works for solo violin and double bass and for two double basses. His Metodo completo per contrabasso is an important addition to the pedagogical literature of the instrument.
Chamber Music
In 1849 Bottesini played the cello part in London in a quintet by George Onslow. His own chamber music includes a Gran Quintetto for two violins, viola, cello and double bass. He wrote eleven string quartets and arranged his Second Double Bass Concerto for solo instrument and string quartet.
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BOTTESINI COLLECTION (The), Vol. 1 |
Naxos 8.570397 |
Concerto, Chamber Music, Orchestral
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BOTTESINI COLLECTION (The), Vol. 2 |
Naxos 8.570398 |
Orchestral, Concerto
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BOTTESINI COLLECTION (The), Vol. 3 |
Naxos 8.570399 |
Instrumental, Concerto, Chamber Music, Concerto, Chamber Music, Vocal, Chamber Music
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BOTTESINI COLLECTION (The), Vol. 4 |
Naxos 8.570400 |
Vocal, Instrumental, Chamber Music, Vocal, Chamber Music
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BOTTESINI COLLECTION (The), Vol. 5 |
Naxos 8.572284 |
Chamber Music
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BOTTESINI, G.: Double Bass Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 / TCHAIKOVSKY, P.I.: Rococo Variations (Badila, I Pomeriggi Musicali, Zuccarini) |
Dynamic CDS210 |
Concerto
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BOTTESINI, G.: Ero e Leandro [Opera] (Salvagno) |
Dynamic CDS670 |
Opera
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BOTTESINI, G.: Messa da Requiem (Matheu, Coma-Alabert, Prunell-Friend, Martinez-Castignani, Joyful Company of Singers, London Philharmonic, T. Martin) |
Naxos 8.572994 |
Choral - Sacred
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BOTTESINI, G.: Works for Double Bass and Piano (Ragghianti, Mealli) |
Tactus TC820201 |
Chamber Music
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BOTTESINI: 3 Duets for Double Bass |
Dynamic CDS236 |
Chamber Music, Instrumental, Chamber Music
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BOTTESINI: Double Bass Music (Badila) (4CD set) |
Dynamic CDS412 |
Chamber Music, Concerto, Chamber Music, Concerto, Instrumental, Chamber Music
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BOTTESINI: Double Bass Music, Vol. 1 - Fantasias and Variations |
Dynamic CDS122 |
Chamber Music, Concerto, Chamber Music
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BOTTESINI: Double Bass Music, Vol. 2 - Fantasias and Other Works |
Dynamic CDS162 |
Chamber Music
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BOTTESINI: Music for Double Bass and Piano, Vol. 1 |
Naxos 8.554002 |
Chamber Music, Concerto, Chamber Music
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BOTTESINI: Music for Double Bass and Piano, Vol. 2 |
Naxos 8.557042 |
Chamber Music, Concerto, Chamber Music, Vocal, Chamber Music, Instrumental, Vocal, Chamber Music
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BOTTESINI: String Quartets in B-Flat Major / F-Sharp Minor / D Major |
Dynamic S2006 |
Chamber Music
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Double Bass Recital: Racz, Odon - BOTTESINI, G. / VECSEY, F. / EINEM, G. von / VASKS, P. / PAGANINI, N. (Double Bass Fantasy) |
Gramola Records Gramola98935 |
Chamber Music
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GRIEG, E.: From Holberg's Time / RACHMANINOV, S.: Vocalise / BOTTESINI, G.: Gran duo concertante / KILAR, W.: Orawa (Duczmal) |
CD Accord CDAccordACD203 |
Concerto
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TOSCANINI, A.: Spes ultima dea / BOTTESINI, G.: La nostra canzone / DACCI, G.: Eco dolorosa (Cianchi, Murakami, Mustafic, Cortesi) |
Tactus TC820001 |
Vocal |
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Role: Arranger
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