This is a program of great French works, in arrangements for double bass and piano by Henry Chen. Henry Chen and Lucas Wong, piano, turn in wonderful performances. These are great additions to the very limited double bass literature. A versatile bassist, Han-Jui (Henry) Chen has performed in North America, Europe, South Africa, Asia, and his native Taiwan. He enjoys performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral bassist. Henry was appointed to the faculty at Central Conservatory of Music in Fall of 2018. He previously taught double bass at Soochow University during 2014-2018, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2013, and Ball State University during 2011-2012. Henry also taught regularly in many international festivals such as Lan-Yang International Double Bass Summer Camp, Biarritz International Bass Academy, Chicago Bass Festival at Ravinia, and Illinois Summer Youth Music.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata In A Minor, Fwv 8 (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano): I. Allegretto Ben Moderato
Violin Sonata In A Minor, Fwv 8 (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano): II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In A Minor, Fwv 8 (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano): III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben Moderato
Violin Sonata In A Minor, Fwv 8 (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano): IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso
Cello Sonata In D Minor, L. 135 (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano): I. Prologue. Lent, Sostenuto E Molto Risoluto
Cello Sonata In D Minor, L. 135 (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano): II. Sérénade. Modérément
Cello Sonata In D Minor, L. 135 (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano): III. Final. Animé, Léger Et Nerveux
Poème D’un Jour, Op. 21 (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano): No. 1, Rencontre
Poème D’un Jour, Op. 21 (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano): No. 2, Toujours
Poème D’un Jour, Op. 21 (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano): No. 3, Adieu
À Chloris (Arr. H. Chen For Double Bass & Piano)

UPC: 044747370521
Label: Centaur
Release Date: 7.19.19
Format: CD

Debussy / Chen / Wong - Ma Contrebasse Cherie (CD)