Description

Preludes & Nocturnes is dedicated to David Heyes who indefatigably supports new music for the double bass. Preludes & Nocturnes consists of five brief movements each with …a descriptive adjective. The Preludes are the first, middle and last movements. A touch of irony is suggested in that the last movement is a Prelude. The two Nocturnes are
written to imply three voices by the one, solo double bass. These tranquil
and restive Nocturnes are expressive and somewhat slower by comparison with the assertive, capricious and whimsical Preludes. Each movement lasts approximately one minute in length and they may be performed separately or in various combinations at the performers discretion. [Armand Russell] Armand Russell’s compositional style is confident and direct with a clarity of line and texture always to the fore. A modern, yet lyrical and accessible style, has created works which communicate equally to performers and audiences alike and he has made, and continues to make, a unique and valuable contribution to the double bass literature throughout a long and successful career.