Tony Osborne: Carnival Contrasts for 12 double basses

About the Composition Carnival Contrasts was commissioned by David Heyes for Bass-Fest ’98 and was premiered by the ‘Double Bass All-Stars’ at Leighton Park School (Reading, Berkshire UK) on Friday 29 August 1998. The performers included Alexander Michno (Russia), Corrado Canonici (Italy), Mette Hanskov (Denmark), Teppo Hauta-aho (Finland), Greg Sarchet (USA), David Heyes (UK), Martin Gregg (Australia), Jeff Bradetich (USA), Mark Morton (USA), Patrick Neher (USA), Georgina Poad (UK) & Nick Hyde (UK).Carnival Contrast is a fun and vibrant work which would be an ideal ending piece for any bass concert. The music is upbeat and jazzy, with a strong rhythmic drive and impetus, with something of interest for all players. Anyone who likes the music of Tony Osborne will love this piece which is a real crowd-pleaser. About the Compomser Born in 1947 into a musical family, Tony Osborne studied at the Royal Academy of Music (London) with John Walton (double bass) and Richard Stoker (compositi