Donizetti: Sonata for Double Bass (or violincello) and Piano (edited by Lucas Drew)

About the Composition

This Sonata in one movement was originally written for flute and piano. Donizetti was primarily a composer of operas which are well established in the repertoire. The Sonata exemplifies Donizetti’s melodic style. This work was introduced to me by flutist Laura Larson when we performed her arrangement with our Contemporary Baroque Trio (1977-82) - flute, piano (Valrie Marks Kantorski) and Double Bass (recorded on CD - Double Bass Sampler II - www.stfrancismusic.com (BO216-CD). There are also several performances by flutist on YouTube.

Each purchase includes a digital audio file of a performance of Con Bar Trio for flute, double bass, and piano.

About Lucas Drew

Lucas Drew, after a distinguished career of more than 40 years of teaching and performing is now Professor Emeritus at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Principal Double Bass Emeritus of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. Also, he is Founder/Artistic Director Emeritus of the Highlands - Cashiers (NC) Chamber Music Festival (1982-1999).

Dr. Drew studied double bass with Allen Warner, Dmitri Shmuklovsky, and Edward Krolick and later, coached with Frederick Zimmermann. He is a graduate of the University of Miami, University of Illinois, and Florida State University. Many of his former students are active in the music profession.