Urtext Edition, Piano reduction, paperboundFirst edition of the arrangement for double bass and string quartetPiano reduction and parts for string quartet in e minor/G major and f sharp minor/A major, parts for double bass in e minorwith marked and unmarked double bass partThe viola I and viola II parts for the alternative quintet arrangement (neither of which are included in the printed edition) can be downloaded free-of-charge. / Contrebasse Et Orchestre

This delightful encore for Double Bass and Piano accompaniment is a spoof of Saint-Saens' well known tune from Carnival of the Animals. Talented American Bassist David Walter composed and dedicated this piece to Fred Zimmerman. A challenging piece suitable for grade 7 Double Bassists. AMEB (Australian Syllabus) 2004

A standard and much-used edition of this well-known concerto with a piano reduction by Clive Pollard prepared from Bottesini's autograph score. Distinctive attractive melodies ...the Finale propels the music with verve almost abandon'. Musical Times. Orchestral material available.Grade: Advanced