Thomas Martin, the double bassist on this recording, has held principal positions with several major orchestras and is also known as a luthier, having made over 140 basses.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Giovanni Bottesini was an innovative musician who was among the first Italians to combine the roles of concert musician and orchestral conductor.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Abbey Road Studio 1 in London, UK, from January 5-7, 1994, and was previously released on ASV CDDCA907.
Composition History
Giovanni Bottesini's Duo Concertante for Cello and Double Bass on Themes from Bellini's I Puritani was composed for the 1851 London and Paris seasons, intended for performance with his friend and fellow student, Piatti, a great cello virtuoso.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Bottesini, a virtuoso double bassist, was known as 'the Paganini of the double bass' and was famous for his worldwide travels and performances.
Composer Biography
Despite earning incredible sums, Giovanni Bottesini died penniless, with his funeral paid for by the Parma town council, largely due to gambling and maintaining a 'seraglio' in Cairo.
Performer Biography
Moray Welsh, the cellist on this recording, studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Rostropovich and has had a distinguished career as a soloist and principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra.
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