Description

This engaging and charming four movement sonata (Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Presto) by Johann Joachim Quantz offers a new and accessible transcription for the good intermediate …bassist who is confident in low thumb position. Available for both solo and orchestral tunings, there are musical and technical challenges in equal measure and much to enjoy for performers and audiences alike. The accompaniment is playable by piano or harpsichord and the limited range of dynamics, which can easily be amended, allow each performer the freedom to create their own unique performance and interpretation. American composer-bassist, Armand Russell (1932-2023) created a wealth of original music for double bass during a productive seventy year composing career alongside transcribing an impressive number of works for the instrument. Sonata in G major – orchestral tuning / Sonata in A major – solo tuning