Lorenziti’s Gavotte has been in print for almost a century and was popularised by the American virtuoso Gary Karr, who added a story called ‘The Fly and the Elephant’ to the music which he performed at numerous children’s concerts. The piece is fun and energetic, using the entire range of the double bass, and is popular with audiences of all ages.

Lorenziti’s Gavotte is a lively and enjoyable work aimed at the intermediate bassist and utilises much of the range of the double bass, including high harmonics. It is a useful introduction to the upper reaches of the instrument and is fun to study and perform, also ideal for any audience or occasion. The accompaniment is simple and supportive and this ‘old classic’ was popularised by the American virtuoso Gary Karr in his Children’s Concerts.

Who was Lorenziti? David Heyes believes that the Gavotte was written by Edouard Nanny but in the style of a previous age and more information is available at https://bassmagazine.online/en/finding-lorenziti/

The version for double bass and string quartet (orchestral tuning) can also be played with string orchestra accompaniment.

Recital Music publish three editions:
Double Bass & Piano
Double Bass & String Quartet
Double Bass Quartet