The double bass is the focus of this collection of music by Sofia Gubaidulina presented here in powerful interpretations by Daniele Roccato. Written over a span of over forty years, these compositions have become staples of the double bass literature. In Pantomime, one immediately senses a certain theatricality, which is evoked by melodic contours, dramatic pauses and dynamic progressions. Originally written for cello, the Preludes were later arranged for double bass. For in Croce, Gubaidulina pairs the bass with a bayan, (a Russian accordion). The work was inspired by the composer's experiments in improvisation using either ancient or folk instruments. Roccato is accompanied by pianist Fabrizio Ottaviucci and bayan player Massimiliano Pitocco.

Tracklist:

Sonata For Double Bass And Piano
Pantomime For Double Bass And Piano
In Croce For Double Bass And Bayan: Violoncello And Bayan
Preludes For Solo Double Bass: Staccato - Legato
Preludes For Solo Double Bass: Con Sordino - Senza Sordino
Preludes For Solo Double Bass: Ricochet
Preludes For Solo Double Bass: Sul Ponticello - Ordinario - Sul Tasto
Preludes For Solo Double Bass: Flagioletti
Preludes For Solo Double Bass: Al Taco - Da Punta D'arcoi
Preludes For Solo Double Bass: Arco - Pizzicato
Preludes For Solo Double Bass: Pizzicato - Arco
Preludes For Solo Double Bass: Senza Arco

UPC: 4010228676020
Label: Wergo Germany
Release Date: 7.9.13
Format: CD

Gubaidulina / Roccato / Ottaviucci / Pitocco - Works for Double Bass: In Croce Sonata Pantomine (CD)