Bartók for Basses: 23 duets & trios for double basses (arranged by David Heyes)

About the Collection Bartók for Basses brings together a collection of 15 duets and 8 trios for double basses, arranged by David Heyes. Aimed at the intermediate duo and trio, these are pieces that offer musical and technical challenges in equal measure, demonstrating the great versatility and potential of the double bass.  Béla Bartók (1881-1945) is considered one of the most important composers of the 20th-century. He composed a wealth of music in most genres, including music for young musicians, often based on folk songs, which are still at the heart of the educational repertoire today.  15 Duos for 2 double basses  Bartók’s 44 Duos for Two Violins were composed in 1931 at the request of the German violinist and teacher Erich Doflein, to provide young musicians with structured technical studies, and to introduce them to folk music. The melodies originate in countries of the Slovak region, and two feature a melody composed by Bartók himself. They are rife with bi-tonal passages, pol