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Capriccio, Op. 19

Giovanni Bottesini · 1821–1889 · Italian
For 2 double basses, piano
Also known as Capriccio for Two Double Basses and Piano
Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM, for the double-bass 1 part
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Ensemble
Piano & strings
Hardest part
Double-bass 1
Form
Full work
Length
About 14 min
Composed
1835–39
Era
Late Romantic

Notes

Two double basses and piano; recorded by Botto, Ghio and Laro (Chandos)

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