Informationen zu "Christopher Field Three Character Sketches Double Bass & Piano"
Verlag: Recital Music
Verlagsnummer: RM616
EAN: 9790570456161
ISMN: M-57045-616-1
Beschreibung
Three Character Sketches, composed in 1968/70 and revised in 2010, are short
and accessible pieces for the progressing young bassist. Each offers musical
and technical challenges in equal measure exploring a range of styles and
idioms, each with a supportive piano accompaniment which adds to the interest
and variety. Suitable for both study and concert repertoire, the range of
keys used offers much to the enterprising bassist and the ability to explore
and demonstrate the many facets of the double bass in its orchestral
register. 1. Contrasts is bold and dramatic, with passages of lyricism and,
at 15 bars length, doesn't outstay its welcome. A powerful opening to the
suite. 2. Bitter-Sweet emphasises an E tonality, both minor and major, with
lyrical melodies in the minor key contrasting arpeggio-inspired music in the
major section, returning to the opening material to end. 3. Clog Dance is
lively and fun. A strong rhythmic momentum adds drive and energy and is a
successful conclusion to this miniature suite. Christopher Field studied
with Juliet Cunningham and Diana Fryer. He began teaching the double bass in
1964 and has written numerous small pieces for teaching purposes some of
which have, over the years, appeared in the graded syllabuses of the major
examination boards. Primarily a singer, he has also transcribed arias and
songs for double bass and piano.
