A unique recording of Paganini style virtuosity for both violin and double bass in Grand Duo by G. Bottesini. In addition Hrdlik selects a wonderful violin concerto never published by F. Benda.

11 MP3 Songs
CLASSICAL: Traditional, CLASSICAL: Orchestral



Details:
The CD is featuring Bohemian composer F.Benda. His violin concerto is a gem-vigorous, uplifting. The concerto is the first recording on CD since the discovery of the hand written manuscript and today has not been published.

Another Bohemian composer J.K.VaÅhal who played cello in a string quartet with Haydn, Dittersdorf and Mozart wrote a wonderful, cheerful, uplifting, double bass concerto.

G.Bottesini, called in his lifetime âPaganini of the double bassâ, is certainly showing in his Grand Duo for violin and double bass equal virtuosity for both instruments.

T.A.Findeisen, former solo double-bassist of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, wrote the Romantic Suite a duo for violin and double bass, taxing both instruments with virtuosity, lyricism and wit.

The Prague Chamber Orchestra Without A Conductor originated in 1951 from members of the Prague Radio Symphony who decided to devote themselves to a repertoire requiring not a large orchestral ensemble but precise coordination, purity of sound and expressive spontaneity. The Orchestra has gained international renown during itâs years of activity. It holds such awards as : Charles Cross Grand Prix Academie (France) and Supraphon Golden Disc 1987 (Czech Republic â former Czechoslovakia).

Music Director and Sound Engineer is Václav Zamazal who holds prestigious awards such as: USA Recording of the Year (1977 USA), Grammy Price (1994 Czech Republic), Charles Cross Grand Prix Academie (France), Wiener Flötenuhr Price (Austria), Edison Price (Holland).