Concerto for Double Bass


Thematic Cat. #:

JH.UF2

Commissioner:

Gary Karr, 1985

First recording:

1995 on ABC (Polygram) CD 438 6112-2, Gary Karr, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra conducted by P. Thomas (cut version; duration: 22’40”. First BBC Radio broadcast, 9 August 1999.

Duration:

22’40”

Soloist:

double bass in D

Instrumentation:

2 (2=pic).2.2.2./4.2.0.0./timp. perc. hp./strings

Manuscript:

Royal College of Music Library

Availability:

Score and parts for hire from Royal College of Music Library

Notes:

Adapted from Grieg’s Sonata for Cello and Piano, op.36. See also JH.TF2 for additional adaptations of the original Grieg work.