The Transcriptions Series series
Recital Music publish a wealth of original works for double bass alongside a popular, accessible and growing range of transcriptions for bassists of all ages and abilities. Most transcriptions published by Recital Music are by David Heyes, who has a successful and proven track record when arranging for double bass.
A selection of short inventive trios for the good intermediate bass trio. In score format - 3 scores included - these are useful as concert or study repertoire and have been very successful in performance.
Holborne's Gush forth, my tears is a glorious example of the late 16th-century English madrigal; Sneg Udaril is a Macedonian folksong full of great energy and rhythmic spirit; the Largo from Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 cellos transcribes well, as does Handel's Pastoral Symphony from Messiah, and Salieri's Canon is produced in three keys. Something for all tastes and ideal for any audience or occasion.
Performance Level: 6;7;8