Bottesini: Two Arias for soprano, double bass & piano (edited by David Heyes)

About the Arias Attributed to Bottesini, these two elegant and stylish arias demonstrate the lyrical and virtuosic possibilities of the double bass throughout its solo register. The partnership of the soprano and double bass is remarkably successful in performance, alongside evocative and supportive piano accompaniments, creating concert repertoire which is suitable for any audience or occasion. This edition includes piano accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tunings. Une Bouche Aimée is originally by Charles Gounod (1818-1893) and is based on 'My Beloved Spake', for soprano, violoncello obbligato, and piano. Composed in London in 1871/72 and setting words from 'The Song of Solomon', Bottesini transcribed it for voice, double bass, and piano, transposing it into a lower key and adding new words. Tutto il Mondo Serra is a transcription of Frederic Chopin's 'Étude in C sharp minor' Op.25, No.7, originally for solo piano, but also transcribed by many others for different instrument