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Contemporary Bass Recital (no piano)


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Lindsay Donat full profile / Three double basses / 3 musicians

Other players: Ruth Christopher, Andrea Tache Lopez


Full program notes

XAVIER FOLEY b. 1994
Étude No. 3 “Lament”
Étude No. 7 “Waves”
What we love about the works: Usually, an étude is purely a technical exercise with minimal melodic or emotional features. But here, Foley challenges this notion with works that are not only technically focused, but also deeply personal, beautiful, and musical.

RODRIGO MATA b. 1985
Raindrops
What we love about the work: Mata is a Mexican composer who frequently finds inspiration in the natural world. This work uses extremely modern bass techniques to replicate something as old as the sound of rain. The result is a challenging, yet intuitive work that utilizes the full potential of the instrument.

KELSEA HOPKINS b. 2002

Self Portrait
What we love about the work: Hopkins paints a relatable, authentic, and well-rounded portrait that manages to combine moments of rigor, humor, whimsy, anger, poise, and calm.

With RUTH CHRISTOPHER, double bass:
TEPPO HAUTA-AHO 1941–2021

Duettino Basso V
What we love about the work: Hauta-Aho was Finnish composer who helped to transform the world of contemporary solo bass playing. This duet is simply joyful to play, as it showcases the resonant sound of the instruments together.

LINDSAY DONAT b. 2001

Abalone
What we love about the work: This duet is inspired by the swirling, iridescent blues and greens of the abalone shell. The two basses play melodies and effects to mimic the mystery, soft sounds, and treasures of the ocean.

With ANDREA TACHE LOPEZ, double bass:
IRA BERNSTEIN b. 1959
Chips and Sauce
What we love about the work: This modern, or "new time" fiddle tune quickly became a standard in many old time jam sessions. It is playful and likely to get stuck in your head!

TRADITIONAL —
Lost Girl
June Apple
What we love about the works: "Lost Girl" is a tune from Virginia and Kentucky, while June Apple originated in Ireland, but became popular in Appalachia. The former is well named, as it evokes wonder and playfulness. The latter is pure fun, great to sing and stomp to.


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