Luciano Berio's Sequenza XIVb for solo double bass was created in 2003 with the help of Stefano Scodanibbio, adapting Berio's earlier cello Sequenza XIVa.
Composition History
Giacinto Scelsi's Le réveil profond was written in 1972 for Joëlle Léandre, a contemporary and improvised music personality who collaborated with Scelsi on several pieces.
Album & Artwork
This album updates the traditional double bass repertoire by featuring works composed since the 1970s by representative Italian composers of the late 20th century.
Historical Context
Since the 1970s, the double bass repertoire has experienced a 'renaissance,' moving away from emulating other string instruments to focus on its unique specificities.
Critical Reception
Salvatore Sciarrino's Esplorazione del Bianco was initially considered unplayable by many double bass players, including the composer himself, but is now regularly performed by virtuosos.
Compositional Technique
In Sequenza XIVb, Luciano Berio transforms the double bass into a polyphonic, reverberating instrument by extensively using natural harmonics to create sustained harmonies.
Performer Biography
Dario Calderone, the performer on this album, studied with renowned double bassists Massimo Giorgi, Franco Petracchi, and was one of the few pupils of Stefano Scodanibbio.
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