{"product_id":"the-golden-road-to-samarkand","title":"David Heyes: The Golden Road to Samarkand for unaccompanied double bass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Golden Road to Samarkand \u003c\/i\u003eis a work of amazing contrasts using a rich and vibrant colour palette to create evocative, engaging and atmospheric musical soundscapes across the solo register of the double bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Golden Road to Samarkand \u003c\/i\u003ewas completed in October 2024, revised in May 2026 prior to publication, and was inspired by a poem by the British novelist, playwright and poet James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915). It was commissioned by and is dedicated to Susan Hagen (Principal Bass, Boston Pops Orchestra\/Berklee College of Music), who gave its premiere at Peabody Institute Library (Peabody, Massachusetts, USA) on 23 October 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEach movement title is a quote from Flecker’s poem and a number of playing techniques, such as sul ponticello, glissandi, double stops, harmonics and left-hand pizzicato, add contrast, colour and interest, creating an exotic and eastern flavour throughout its distinctive musical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAimed at the intermediate bassist, there are opportunities to explore the amazing colours, contrasts and tonal qualities of the contemporary double bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e1. We are the Pilgrims\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e2. And softly through the Silence…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e3. Of Ships and Stars and Isles…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Composer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDavid Heyes\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003estudied 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). He 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDavid'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 700 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 class=\"p4\"\u003eDavid began to compose in 2013 and has had music performed and recorded in 36 countries across five continents. He is a D'Addario Performing Artist and has recently commissioned a solo double bass from British master-luthier Martin Penning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Heyes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45698762604588,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/0559\/2876\/files\/Heyes-TheGoldenRoadtoSamarkandFRONTCOVERJPEG.jpg?v=1782239603","url":"https:\/\/shop.doublebasshq.com\/products\/the-golden-road-to-samarkand","provider":"Double Bass Sheet Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}