Eduard Madenski: Two Mininatures for double bass & piano

About the Miniatures 1. Träumerei (Dreaming)2. Souvenir Two Miniatures is written in a late-romantic and tonal style which are ideal for the intermediate bassist who is confident playing in the solo register and is able to demonstrate the lyrical and sonorous qualities of the double bass. Träumerei (Dreaming), also known as Marzenie, has a lilting and supportive accompaniment contrasting a more song-like melody which beautifully exploits the solo register of the double bass. Souvenir begins simply, developing into a passionate and animated middle section, exploring the sonorous and lyrical capabilities of the double bass. A driving accompaniment creates a feeling of drama, momentum and great expressive feeling. Two Miniatures includes piano accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tunings. About the Composer Eduard Madenski was born on 20 September 1877 in Vienna, and began his musical studies at the age of fourteen, studying violin at the Vienna Conservatoire with Josef Maxincsaz a