Taught by renowned double bass player
Petru Iuga
Petru Iuga guides us through this notoriously un-standardized concerto by J.B. Vanhal with stunning technique and virtuosic musicality. Please note: Petru teaches this using a bass in solo tuning (F-sharp - B - E - A)
I. Allegro moderato
The most popular movement of this work also holds the most lessons for us, as Petru discusses everything from octave choices, to practice strategies, to conceptualizing a "music first" approach. Please note: Petru teaches this using a bass in solo tuning (F-sharp - B - E - A)
Cadenza
For the Vanhal Concerto cadenza, Petru Iuga uses the most commonly-played cadenza by Heinz Karl Gruber. Please note: Petru teaches this using a bass in solo tuning (F-sharp - B - E - A)
II. Adagio
In the second movement of Vanhal's Concerto, Petru gives us some incredible musical insights and ideas for achieving the beautiful phrasing necessary to carry a performance of this work. Please note: Petru teaches this using a bass in solo tuning (F-sharp - B - E - A)
III. Allegro
For the virtuosic final movement of Vanhal's Concerto, Petru Iuga walks us through the technical choices he makes to create an fantastic and gorgeous sounding performance of this spritely finale. You can expect a thorough look at bowing techniques and octave choices to make this exciting music as impactful as possible. Please note: Petru teaches this using a bass in solo tuning (F-sharp - B - E - A)
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