Teppo Hauta-aho: Why? (in memory of Ovidiu Badila) for double bass quartet

About the Composition  Why? is dedicated to the memory of the Romanian double bass virtuoso Ovidiu Badila, who died in March 2001 at the age of 38, and is an elegiac meditation for this great international soloist. There is a poignant sadness and passion behind the music, almost asking the question, "Why did he have to die?"  The music develops and progresses from a simple pizzicato theme, ending suddenly and dramatically after an impassioned and heartfelt climax, passing through various moods, idioms, and sound worlds along the way.  Why? is aimed at the advanced quartet, offering musical and technical challenges in equal measure, creating a work which is dramatic, passionate, evocative, and unique.  About the Edition  The digital edition includes a score and two sets of parts.  1) separate parts for basses 1-4  2) parts for basses 1 & 2 and basses 3 & 4. The parts consist of two three-page spreads and the page turn for both is at the end of page 3  Reviews  "...the piece beg