Pieni Elegia (A Little Elegy)

In memory of František Pošta and the Singing Double Bass
In memory of František Pošta and the Singing Double Bass
Teppo Hauta-aho

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RMD1071

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Written in memory of František Pošta and ‘the Singing Double Bass’, this short lyrical contemporary solo explores beautiful sound worlds, but still within a recognisably tonal idiom. The music is heartfelt and sincere with a bleakness of texture, enabling the bassist to demonstrate more than simply technique. Pieni Elegia (A Little Elegy) is evocative, ethereal and impressive, and is always successful in performance. Pizzicato and arco techniques are contrasted but sul ponticello and harmonic chord effects, but a modern lyricism is the overriding quality. This edition includes piano accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tuning.
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Written in memory of František Pošta and ‘the Singing Double Bass’, this short lyrical contemporary solo explores beautiful sound worlds, but still within a recognisably tonal idiom. The music is heartfelt and sincere with a bleakness of texture, enabling the bassist to demonstrate more than simply technique. Pieni Elegia (A Little Elegy) is evocative, ethereal and impressive, and is always successful in performance. Pizzicato and arco techniques are contrasted but sul ponticello and harmonic chord effects, but a modern lyricism is the overriding quality. This edition includes piano accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tuning.
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About the Composer

Teppo Hauta-aho (1941-2001) was the most prolific composer in the history of the double bass and composed for every ability level, from the beginner to the virtuoso. His music is evocative and atmospheric, shaped by jazz and contemporary styles, and the influence of the dramatic and bleak landscapes and vistas of his native Finland are captured throughout his engaging and accessible music.

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