Double Bass Zigeunerweisen Op.20

[Rob Sleeper]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[anthem274]

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