Oppelt: Robert Oppelt & Friends: The Double Bass

Solo and chamber works featuring the traditional, orchestral-style double bass, including a spectacular performance of Schuller’s Quartet for Double Basses by members of the NSO bass section. Twenty five percent of proceeds benefit the ALS Association. “superbly executed by a crew of fine musicians and presented in an atmospheric and well-balanced recording” – Fanfare Magazine

Track List:

Giacchino Rossini
Duetto for Cello and Double Bass
1. I. Allegro
2. II. Andante molto
3. III. Allegro

Robert Oppelt
4. Pas de Deux, for Flute and Double Bass

Claude Debussy
5. Danses Sacrée et Profane

Domenico Dragonetti
Six Waltzes for Double Bass
6. Waltz 1
7.Waltz 2
8. Waltz 3
9. Waltz 4
10. Waltz 5
11. Waltz 6

Gunther Schuller
12. I. Allegro
13. II. Allegro Scherzando
14. III. Adagio

Charlie Barnett
Serenade for Double Bass, Harp, and String Quartet
15. I. Allegro Grazioso
16. II. Duetto Sentimentale
17. III. Allegro Ritmico