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== Creation == |
== Creation == |
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The [[concerto]] was composed in 1902 by [[Serge Koussevitzky]]. The work's production came at a time of little repertoire for the double bass, which was often considered an ensemble only instrument. Some bassists argue that Koussevitzky did not write the entire concerto himself, instead receiving help from his friend, [[Reinhold Glière|Reyngol’d Glière]]. Others, however, argue that the concerto is tailored too closely to the [[double bass]] to have been written by someone who does not play the instrument. Olga Koussevitzky, his widow, remains adamant that the [[concerto]] was written entirely by him |
The [[concerto]] was composed in 1902 by [[Serge Koussevitzky]]. The composer dedicated the concerto to Natalie Ouchkoff, his fiancé, who he married the year of the composition's debut. The work's production came at a time of little repertoire for the double bass, which was often considered an ensemble only instrument. Some bassists argue that Koussevitzky did not write the entire concerto himself, instead receiving help from his friend, [[Reinhold Glière|Reyngol’d Glière]]. Others, however, argue that the concerto is tailored too closely to the [[double bass]] to have been written by someone who does not play the instrument. Olga Koussevitzky, his widow, remains adamant that the [[concerto]] was written entirely by him.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=beaverbase |date=1999-03-17 |title=Double Bass Concerto (1905) |url=https://americansymphony.org/concert-notes/double-bass-concerto-1905/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=American Symphony Orchestra |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Characteristics == |
== Characteristics == |
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[[File:Intro_to_Double_Bass_Concerto_Op._3.png|Intro to Double Bass Concerto Op. 3|516x516px]] |
[[File:Intro_to_Double_Bass_Concerto_Op._3.png|Intro to Double Bass Concerto Op. 3|516x516px]] |
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The concerto was written as a long, single movement, split into three sections with a tertiary (ABA) |
The [[concerto]] was written as a long, single movement, split into three sections with a tertiary (ABA) format. It is written in the Russian [[bel canto]] style which began to appear at the beginning of the [[20th century|twentieth century]].<ref name=":3" /> Its performance takes approximately 20 minutes from start to finish. Several sources of inspiration have been identified for the work, including a [[Antonín Dvořák|Dvorák]] Cello Concerto and a [[Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky|Tchaikovsky]] Opera. The work was written at the end of the [[Romantic music|romantic period]] but is still considered to be a prime example of Russian romanticism. <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Double Bass Concerto, Op.3 (Koussevitzky, Serge) - IMSLP |url=https://imslp.org/wiki/Double_Bass_Concerto,_Op.3_(Koussevitzky,_Serge) |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=imslp.org}}</ref> |
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The first movement, marked ''[[Allegro (musical)|allegro]],'' makes an intense opening declaratory statement before taking on a lyrical melody. The movement ends with an [[Attacca|''attacca'']] marking, moving straight into the second movement without pause. The second movement is marked with a significantly slower ''andante,'' in which the composer utilizes the instrument's middle and lower ranges. The third and final movement repeats the introductory theme verbatim, taking on the same ''[[Allegro (musical)|allegro]]'' marking. This movement brings forward a new theme in its development, before ending abruptly.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> |
The first movement, marked ''[[Allegro (musical)|allegro]],'' makes an intense opening declaratory statement before taking on a lyrical melody. The movement ends with an [[Attacca|''attacca'']] marking, moving straight into the second movement without pause. The second movement is marked with a significantly slower ''andante,'' in which the composer utilizes the instrument's middle and lower ranges. The third and final movement repeats the introductory theme verbatim, taking on the same ''[[Allegro (musical)|allegro]]'' marking. This movement brings forward a new theme in its development, before ending abruptly.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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The composition represents a range of technical challenges for the double bass. This includes triplet and sixteenth passages with ambiguous bowings and [[Double stop|double stops]], an uncommon feature in double bass repertoire.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horrowitz |first=Joseph |title=TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES AND SOLUTIONS IN DOUBLE BASS\ |url=https://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/f4637140-1942-498f-9db3-45d5ca3496dd/content |url-status=live |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=Ball State University}}</ref> |
The composition represents a range of technical challenges for the double bass. This includes triplet and sixteenth passages with ambiguous bowings and [[Double stop|double stops]], an uncommon feature in [[Double bass concerto|double bass repertoire]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horrowitz |first=Joseph |title=TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES AND SOLUTIONS IN DOUBLE BASS\ |url=https://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/f4637140-1942-498f-9db3-45d5ca3496dd/content |url-status=live |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=Ball State University}}</ref> |
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== Debut == |
== Debut == |
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Koussevitzky gave the his concerto's debut in [[Moscow]] |
Koussevitzky gave the his concerto's debut in [[Moscow]] on Febuary 25th, 1905 with the [[Moscow Symphony Orchestra]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotlight on Prokofiev and Koussevitzky |url=https://www.ricordi.com/en-US/News/2016/04/Spotlight-on-Prokofiev-and-Koussevitzky |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=www.ricordi.com |language=en}}</ref> He would later play it in Germany, Paris, and Boston.<ref name=":0" /> The first [[Reduction (music)|piano reductions]] of the work's [[accompaniment]] appeared in [[Moscow]] in 1906, with a later set following in [[Leipzig]] in 1910. Both editions, however, contained mistakes. <ref name=":1" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 01:08, 11 June 2024
Koussevitzky Double Bass Concerto Op. 3 in F# Minor is a three movement work composed in 1902 for the double bass.[1][2][3]
Creation
The concerto was composed in 1902 by Serge Koussevitzky. The composer dedicated the concerto to Natalie Ouchkoff, his fiancé, who he married the year of the composition's debut. The work's production came at a time of little repertoire for the double bass, which was often considered an ensemble only instrument. Some bassists argue that Koussevitzky did not write the entire concerto himself, instead receiving help from his friend, Reyngol’d Glière. Others, however, argue that the concerto is tailored too closely to the double bass to have been written by someone who does not play the instrument. Olga Koussevitzky, his widow, remains adamant that the concerto was written entirely by him.[4]
Characteristics
The concerto was written as a long, single movement, split into three sections with a tertiary (ABA) format. It is written in the Russian bel canto style which began to appear at the beginning of the twentieth century.[4] Its performance takes approximately 20 minutes from start to finish. Several sources of inspiration have been identified for the work, including a Dvorák Cello Concerto and a Tchaikovsky Opera. The work was written at the end of the romantic period but is still considered to be a prime example of Russian romanticism. [1][5]
The first movement, marked allegro, makes an intense opening declaratory statement before taking on a lyrical melody. The movement ends with an attacca marking, moving straight into the second movement without pause. The second movement is marked with a significantly slower andante, in which the composer utilizes the instrument's middle and lower ranges. The third and final movement repeats the introductory theme verbatim, taking on the same allegro marking. This movement brings forward a new theme in its development, before ending abruptly.[1][3]
The composition represents a range of technical challenges for the double bass. This includes triplet and sixteenth passages with ambiguous bowings and double stops, an uncommon feature in double bass repertoire.[6]
Debut
Koussevitzky gave the his concerto's debut in Moscow on Febuary 25th, 1905 with the Moscow Symphony Orchestra.[7] He would later play it in Germany, Paris, and Boston.[1] The first piano reductions of the work's accompaniment appeared in Moscow in 1906, with a later set following in Leipzig in 1910. Both editions, however, contained mistakes. [2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Koussevitzky – Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra Op. 3 | Indooroopilly Chamber Orchestra". Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ a b "Double Bass Concerto op. 3 | HN1451 | HN 1451". Henle. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ a b "Obscure Music Monday: Koussevitzky's Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra | Performers Edition Articles". www.performersedition.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ a b beaverbase (1999-03-17). "Double Bass Concerto (1905)". American Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "Double Bass Concerto, Op.3 (Koussevitzky, Serge) - IMSLP". imslp.org. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Horrowitz, Joseph. "TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES AND SOLUTIONS IN DOUBLE BASS\". Ball State University. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Spotlight on Prokofiev and Koussevitzky". www.ricordi.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
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