Ignaz Pleyel: Trio in G major for viola (or violin), violoncello & double bass (arr. Adolf Lotter)

About the Composition  Pleyel’s Trio in G major is a bright and vibrant work and was arranged for viola, violoncello and double bass by the Czech bassist-composer Adolf Lotter. In four contrasting movements, there are solos for each player, with the double bass part being far more than simply a continuo role, and this would be effective as recital repertoire or simply as fun and accessible music to play with friends. A manuscript of the trio was discovered in Adolf Lotter's archive, acquired by David Heyes some years ago. On closer inspection, it is probably an elaboration of the original trio with tasteful and elegant embellishments and additions composed by Lotter. The transcription is effective and accessible to the intermediate ensemble and this first edition includes parts for viola or violin. Edited by David Heyes About the Composer Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831) was an Austrian composer, music publisher and piano builder, and studied composition with Joseph Haydn. He was a prolific co