Beethoven: Sonatina (arr. Teppo Hauta-aho) for double bass quintet

About the Arrangement The arrangement for double bass quintet by Teppo Hauta-aho was created in April 1977 and originally used solo tuning for basses 1-3 and orchestral tuning for bass 4 and 5. Recital Music’s new edition keeps everyone in the same tuning, which is far more practical, and this version is in G minor and with the solo line in treble clef. Beethoven's Sonatina WoO 43, No.1 is charming and elegant, typical of the style of the late 18th-century, and is accessible to bassists and audiences alike. It would easily fit into any recital or concert, emphasises the lyrical and sonorous qualities of the double bass and is a great addition to the transcription repertoire.  About the Composer 2020 was the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), one of the greatest composers of the past 300 years. He changed everything, creating a seismic link from the Classical era and into the Romantic age, and he had no compunction in tearing up the traditional rule book