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Bottesini - Double Bass Concerto No. 2 In B Minor & Allegro Grande Di Concerto: Music Minus One Double Bass Deluxe 2-CD Set

(Music Minus One). 19th-century Italian composer, conductor and master of the double bass Giovanni Bottesini created this magnificent concerto for the instrument, a classic in the literature. This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version to help you get up to speed. Includes an authoritative, newly engraved solo part printed on high-quality ivory paper, and informative liner notes; a digital stereo compact disc featuring a complete performance of the concerto with orchestra and soloist, and a second performance minus you, the soloist; and a second compact disc containing a full-speed version of the complete version as well as a special -20% slow-tempo version of the accompaniment for practice purposes. Each concerto is voluminously indexed for your practice and performance convenience. Performed by Alessandro Serra, double bass Accompaniment: Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Nayden Todorov

Paperback: 40 pages

Publisher: Music Minus One; Pap/Com edition (November 1, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1596156325

ISBN-13: 978-1596156326

Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.3 x 12.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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This compilation of the Bottesini concerto #2 is a great way to practice this piece. The tempos are well within playing ability, and the soloist is very competent as well. The orchestra accompanies with good taste throughout. The music is done on grade A paper and easy to read. Although some of the music was difficult to read due to awkward page turns where the music was in the midst of a fast passage. But it's five stars nonetheless. I recommend it.

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