Double Bass Schutz Bass Part

[fcleff]

I don't have much time on this but it's worth a try. I have to play Schutz's "Seven Last Words of Christ" tomorrow (Good Friday). I have never seen or heard this piece. Does anyone know anything about the difficulty level of the bass part? I will be sightreading, basically (we have a short rehearsal, then the show). What am I in for?

 

[Ron Lacey]

No help on the bass part but you can hear excerpts on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000076L/104-4362094-9671124?v=glance&n=5174

 

[bassbuck]

I have played this piece years ago. It's very early baroque-- don't recall any difficult licks. If you enjoy early music, you'll like this one.

As they say, if it's baroque, don't fix it.

bassbuck

 

[fcleff]

Thanks for the input. It was an easy gig. There were no tough licks. It was, however, challenging to put the ensemble together in 30 minutes. We used 2 violin, 2 viola, cello, bass, and harpsichord. The violins and violas used baroque bows. It was really fun getting that light sound to come together so quickly. The piece sounded really nice, too. Thanks again.