Romantic Double Bass – Hans Roelofsen – 2-CD Set

Rediscover the double bass in the spotlight

With Romantic Double Bass, give your attention to an instrument full of nuances. Hans Roelofsen invites you to follow an expressive solo voice, sometimes surrounded by the orchestra, sometimes in dialogue with the piano.

The brilliance of Bottesini’s concertante music

Disc 1 brings together the Concerto No. 2 in B minor, a Duetto with clarinet, a Duo concertant on themes from Bellini’s I Puritani with cello and a Grand duo concertant for two double basses. The Arnhem Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Alun Francis.

Chopin and Rachmaninov in a different light

Disc 2 presents Chopin’s Sonata Op. 65 and Rachmaninov’s Sonata Op. 19 in transcriptions for double bass and piano. Hans Roelofsen and Múza Rubackytė offer a different perspective on works originally written for cello and piano.

A gift for curious classical music lovers

For a double bassist, a string enthusiast or someone who enjoys exploring unfamiliar programmes, choose a romantic music collection that offers a fresh listening experience. Enjoy it on a quiet evening or during a dedicated listening session.

Two CDs and a varied team of musicians

Performers include Hans Roelofsen and Rudolf Senn on double bass, George Peterson on clarinet, Marien van Staalen on cello and Múza Rubackytė on piano. Enjoy this Brilliant Classics set on a compatible audio CD player.

Frequently asked questions

How many tracks are included?

14 tracks: six on the first CD and eight on the second.

Are the sonatas played on cello?

On CD 2, the sonatas are transcribed for double bass and piano. Cello features in the Bottesini programme on CD 1.

How long are the discs?

The first CD runs for 52:17 and the second for 67:20.

Complete track listing

Disc 1 — Bottesini — 52:17

1. Giovanni Bottesini — DUETTO for Clarinet, Double-bass & Orchestra
2. Giovanni Bottesini — CONCERTO No. 2 for Double-bass & Orchestra in B minor - Allegro moderato
3. Giovanni Bottesini — CONCERTO No. 2 for Double-bass & Orchestra in B minor - Andante
4. Giovanni Bottesini — CONCERTO No. 2 for Double-bass & Orchestra in B minor - Allegro
5. Giovanni Bottesini — DUO CONCERTANT on Themes from Bellini's "I Puritani", for Cello, Double-bass & Orchestra
6. Giovanni Bottesini — GRAND DUO CONCERTANT for 2 Double-basses & Orchestra

Disc 2 — Chopin and Rachmaninov — 67:20

1. Frédéric Chopin — SONATA IN E MINOR OP.65 - Allegro moderato
2. Frédéric Chopin — SONATA IN E MINOR OP.65 - Scherzo, allegro con brio
3. Frédéric Chopin — SONATA IN E MINOR OP.65 - Largo
4. Frédéric Chopin — SONATA IN E MINOR OP.65 - Finale, allegro
5. Sergey Rachmaninoff — SONATA IN E MINOR OP.19 - Lento-allegro moderato
6. Sergey Rachmaninoff — SONATA IN E MINOR OP.19 - Allegro scherzando
7. Sergey Rachmaninoff — SONATA IN E MINOR OP.19 - Andante
8. Sergey Rachmaninoff — SONATA IN E MINOR OP.19 - Allegro mosso