Zigeunerweisen Op.20

Rob Sleeper · #1 03-19-2006, 10:30 AM

Hey everyone,
Is this peice published for bass and piano or just for violin? Is it out on the market? Really cool piece!
Thanks

Illfavor · #2 03-19-2006, 11:55 AM

I think Monti's Czardas is a hard enough Gypsy piece for the Bass. I've even heard Ravel's Tzigane performed on Double Bass...but Zigeunerweisen might be a bit much. I don't think it's been transcribed for Double Bass and Piano. This is all lies

I believe it was originally for solo Violin and Orchestra. This is true.

PaulCannon · #3 03-19-2006, 12:46 PM

Illfavor: It's been played already by plenty of bassists. It's been recorded by Edgar Meyer, Joel Quarrington, and DaXun Zhang, among others. I'm not sure if the sheet music is available.

ClassicalBass · #4 03-19-2006, 01:37 PM

You will probably have to find the music for Violin, and then transcribe it yourself. Just listen to recordings (might I sugegst Edgar's?) and figure out what they do. You're going to have to play aorund with octaves, and that left hand pizz is practically impossible on bass. Good luck.

Rob Sleeper · #5 03-19-2006, 07:27 PM

Yes thanks. I do have Edgars recording. I just love that peice! Very virtuoso-like.

anthem274 · #6 04-29-2006, 10:25 PM

Edgar's recording is delicious. Zigeunerweisen with virtousity cheese melted on top, served with a side of perfect intonation. Both rare and well done.