Humphrey Clucas: Valse Caprice for 2 double basses & piano

About the Composition Valse-Caprice is a lyrical, engaging and accessible work for the intermediate double bass duo. Composed in 2006 and premiered at Wells Cathedral School, there are few technical challenges for either player alongside a colourful and supportive piano accompaniment which complements the lyrical and flowing solo lines. This edition includes two versions of the piece: Intermediate - Bass 1 ventures into thumb position, otherwise it remains in bass clef throughout, and is both player and audience friendly. Advanced - this makes more use of the solo register for Bass 1, with Bass 2 exploring the rich and sonorous middle register in music which would be suitable for any audience or occasion. Humphrey Clucas is best known for his choral music, but over the past twenty years he has composed a number of excellent works for double bass. He writes in a tonal and accessible style and he has been a featured composer at Bass-Fest and Wells Cathedral School in recent years. About