{"product_id":"bohemian-bass-book-4","title":"The Bohemian Bass Book 4 for double bass \u0026 piano (ed. David Heyes)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bohemian Bass: Book 4 is a collection of four impressive, inventive and mostly forgotten pieces for double bass and piano by leading members of the late 19th and early 20th-century Czech School of Double Bass. Aimed at the intermediate-advanced bassist, each piece explores the entire register of the instrument in a lyrical and expressive style, emphasizing the cantabile, sonorous and virtuosic qualities of the solo double bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe series aims to create new and accessible editions of neglected pieces including piano accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tunings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrantišek Černý - Valse Fantastique\u003cbr\u003eValse Fantastique was first published in 1905 by Bosworth \u0026amp; Co. and was probably composed towards the end of the 19th-century. Influenced by the waltzes by the Strauss dynasty in Vienna alongside the extensive dance music written by his Bohemian contemporaries, Valse Fantastique is a beautiful romantic waltz which demonstrates the lyrical and sonorous possibilities of the double bass. In one extended movement, with clearly defined and contrasting musical themes, there are opportunities to demonstrate the singing qualities of the double bass in music which is both player and audience friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGustav Láska - Romanza No.1\u003cbr\u003eThree Romances is dedicated to Georg, Prince of Saxe-Meiningen (1892-1946), and was first published by C.F. Kahnt Nachfolger (Leipzig), who also published Láska’s Concerto for Double Bass. Romantic in concept and design, Romanza No.1 combines long lyrical melodies with passages of virtuosity in engaging music which is designed to entertain. An animated middle section contrasts music of a singing style throughout the solo register of the double bass with an arpeggio-inspired piano accompaniment which adds support and delicate colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrantišek Simandl - Divertissement Op.30\u003cbr\u003eDivertissement is dedicated to Czech bassist-composer Břetislav Lvovsky (1857-1910), one of Simandl’s double bass students in Vienna. Essentially a theme and variations, Divertissement is a work of great imagination and invention, contrasting slow and lyrical music with virtuosic episodes which demonstrate the technical prowess of the bassist. An introduction and theme is followed by two variations and an Adagio, leading into an exciting and dramatic finale which brings the piece to a dramatic and successful conclusion. The piano accompaniment is mostly chordal and supportive, often adding color and rhythmic variety to the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudolf Tuláček - Feuille d’Album\u003cbr\u003eFeuille d’Album (Album-leaf) was composed in 1903 and is typical of the salon music of the day. Expressive and evocative melodies emphasize the singing qualities of the double bass across its solo register, with a gently supportive piano accompaniment which never overshadows the solo line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Editor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Heyes studied double bass with Laurence Gray and Bronwen Naish, later at the Royal College of Music in London, and completed his post- graduate studies in Prague with František Pošta (Principal Bass, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has given recitals and masterclasses in 20 countries over the past few years and has been a juror at a number of international competitions, three times as chairman. David's collaborative work gained him a prestigious award from the David Walter Charitable Trust of New York for his pioneering activities as a soloist, teacher, publisher, and commissioner of new music for double bass and he works with composers throughout the world to expand the double bass repertoire by commissioning new music and by rediscovering forgotten ones. Since 1983 more than 750 works have been written for him, music from one to twenty basses and from beginner to virtuoso, and he has premiered ten contemporary concertos with orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid began to compose in 2013 and has had music performed and recorded in 35 countries across five continents. He is a D'Addario Performing Artist, has recently commissioned a solo double bass from British master-luthier Martin Penning, and in 2025 was awarded a Fellowship from Victoria College of Music \u0026amp; Drama (London).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Heyes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45407917604908,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/0559\/2876\/files\/0_694fbbfc-e091-43de-9add-bc65e9424d6b.jpg?v=1774459389","url":"https:\/\/shop.doublebasshq.com\/products\/bohemian-bass-book-4","provider":"Double Bass Sheet Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}