“The Double Bass” by Patrick Süskind

Paolo Hendel reads excerpts from Patrick Süskind's monologue "The Double Bass," with Gabriele Ragghianti performing and supporting the great instrument.
The German writer's one-act play is a metaphor for those who fail to realize their ambitions.

BOTTLES
Elegy for double bass and strings

Concerto No. 2 in B minor
for double bass and strings

GARCIA
Spanish Fantasy for Double Bass Solo

BOTTLES
Grand Concerto Duo
for violin, double bass and strings

SAINT-SAENS
from “Le Carnaval des animaux” – The Elephant
for double bass and strings

MOZART
from Divertimento in F major K 138 for strings
III Presto Movement

BOTTLES
Grand Concerto Duo
for violin, double bass and strings
second part