Giovanni Bottesini Concerto for Double Bass No 2 in B Minor

[@LondonSymphonyOrchestra]

Join our live stream from Trafalgar Square on 13 July from 5pm, BST and enjoy music by Stravinsky, Brahms, Chabrier and Lee. Watch the concert here: kzbin.infotwiGRfdM5Hg

[@1MRBASSMAN]

Rules for classical music video directors: 1. When the soloist has a particularly impressive part, focus on the accompanist, and visa versa. 2. When the soloist has a technically demanding fingering passage, focus on the bow arm, and visa versa. 3. Focus on a part of the instrument when nothing involving the left or right hands will enter the frame to disrupt the beauty of your visual composition.

[@1MRBASSMAN]

4. Focus on the musicians' face to the exclusion of what their hands may be doing. Remember, it's because of their looks that we admire them.

[@ThomasNing]

1MRBASSMAN 12:04 I think is especially the worst

[@matiasasef]

Eso se aplica a cualquier otro tipo de musica no solamente a la musica "clasica".

[@andymelendez9757]

LOLOLOLOLOL

[@kawaiiotaku1599]

1MRBASSMAN lolol so true

[@JosephCoxH]

The bass really is criminally overlooked by most when they think of an orchestra, especially since it can make delightful sounds like the ones on display here.

[@noahhayes7041]

Joseph Cox thank you so much i cannot stress this fact enough

[@nikodemusdeboot3448]

It is overlooked, but these sounds would be almost impossible to create in a big orchestra, not least because of the necessity to be able to play much lower notes.

[@windexbleach3725]

KooMoo we can left hand pluck a bit, but it is difficult and won’t be as loud especially on E string (the thickest one)

[@brunomaiamusic]

@KooMoo Bottesini loved it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Kngomhns99iKM

[@МихаилоФилиповић]

@KooMoo I am a double bass player myself and I'm afraid that I cannot agree with you, because the technique is not the most important aspect of music, that's like taking a scoop of ice cream and putting a lot of cream on it, at one point you'll be bored with the taste and you'll just want to taste the ice cream itself.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Double bass is such a gorgeous soloing instrument, it's a shame that it is only viewed by many as something to fill the lower frequency register in the orchestra. It's tone is so deep, and rich. Way less piercing than a violin, or a cello. It's sound envelops you. It's like having a warm hug :)

[@jonwenqiu625]

But it's literally the devils pit while trying to learn it. You go through so much pain and frustration.

[@taigoyuen4097]

it's less piercing than a cello, but the cello is still extremely rich

[@vicdarockstar]

its sound* u mean

[@eddiesimba2106]

how bout violas

[@bugwonseok3348]

@@jonwenqiu625 I agree more than anyone.

[@EldenGuy]

Rest In Peace, Rinat. You will be terribly missed by bassists everywhere like myself. I listen to this yet again as I have just heard of your unfortunate departure from this world.

[@dididistuff3417]

another one added on to 2020. sigh

[@oldbird4601]

Oh no Was it COVID?

[@grandmestredespoulpes2435]

@@oldbird4601 No he had a bad health and had a stroke a few years ago which left him weaken. RIP.

[@Alex_Contrabasso88]

@@oldbird4601 Yes

[@SteveWatsonMusic]

How terribly sad to read this news. Such astonishing musicianship and virtuosity captured here!

[@ThomasNing]

Anyone with knowledge of playing string instruments will realise how difficult some of these techniques are, and how impressive this performance is.

[@rosalinddavies8466]

I'm a Viola player and love the dynamic contrast

[@anavilla8276]

well if someone doesn't find it impressive they better be hella good at plating a string instrument

[@jazmine9385]

Rosalind Davies same lmao

[@MrSiruiz]

Well, i play Double Bass since i was 3, on a viola, of course, cause of my size, and i can say all this seems quite natural technique for myself, on a viola, cause im still 4

[@kristof9695]

I've tried cello and double bass, I can't make vibrato on it, and it's hurting my pinky really bad

[@LondonSymphonyOrchestra]

This is Rinat Ibragimov, LSO Principal Double Bass

[@juanpablonavarrosepteto2024]

Superv!

[@albertoescobedog.4309]

LSO is it available the Rinat´s recording of this concerto in iTunes?

[@BAAJ1998]

Double Bass God

[@Liaosauce]

Hi! Was this video made the same year or around the same time it was uploaded? I've lost count of how many times I've shown this video to others, not to mention having watched myself. Blessings to you

[@LondonSymphonyOrchestra]

@@Liaosauce yes it was

[@stairfall12345678900]

This man inspired me in 9th grade. I would listen to this recording, the Dittersdorf, and Vanhal over and over in admiration. I ended up making Texas All-State Symphony 4 years in a row, and I really have to give the majority of credit to Rinat for giving the motivation to achieve such goals. Rest in peace, Mr. Ibragimov, and may your time in heaven be filled with wondrous and beautiful music.

[@gregoryf4186]

Tried out this year, made 62 in the state, any tips

[@stairfall12345678900]

@@gregoryf4186 In order of importance, focus on 1) having a big, full tone, 2) good intonation, 3) playing rhythms crisply and correctly, 4) keeping a steady tempo, and 5) having phrasing that fits with the orchestra. Listen to recordings, play along with recordings, learn/memorize the music by heart and what the rest of the orchestra is playing at any given time, and record yourself so you can review it later and find things to improve on. There are many many techniques you can use to help you in these aspects, but oftentimes the hardest thing to do is finding the shortcomings of your own playing in the first place. Hope this helps.

[@elijahdycus4648]

@@gregoryf4186 Texas All State is about as competitive as all 49 other states combined. Don’t sweat it if you don’t make it.

[@gregoryf4186]

@@elijahdycus4648 not to mention the population, I got a good teacher though so I’m confident this year around

[@gregoryf4186]

@@stairfall12345678900 thanks a lot, this will help with this years etudes

[@jimmytouzel]

this is one of the best bass performances i've ever heard. truely inspiring.

[@vladiinsky]

James Touzel actually, one of the most impressive string instrument playing!

[@robertnoble6956]

I think it is the best performance I have ever heard of anything, ever.

[@matthewv789]

Also Mikyung Sung (more recently, but if anything even more beautiful): kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGrUpYmFaLSpnLs

[@avendsedano]

@@matthewv789 I like his a little better his sounds cleaner, so I wouldn't say she takes it another level further, I feel his is still better, because I think his harmony with the piano was also amazing and the sound coming out of the 3 string bass (in my opinion) is just better in general

[@hugocox4995]

Matthew Vaughan there’s no new level about that

[@matthewd6306]

This guy is an unbelievably talented Double Bass player. I'm an electric bassist of 12 years and played Double Bass for orchestra back in highschool and this guy just blows my mind.

[@dontsubscribe1426]

This guy was 1st chair of LSO. Respect.

[@davidamouretti8070]

Rest in peace Rinat, you are a major factor in the reason I play bass today and will for the rest of my life. Thank you for the endless hours of inspiration through your playing

[@Officialprodbytreybeats]

I HAD NO IDEA HE PASSED AWAY... I HAVENT WATCHED THIS VIDEO IN YEARS AND AM SO TORN OVER THAT

[@arlettevanreempts456]

WOW this tiny man really know how to play violin.

[@CesarJoseee]

Hope you were making a joke.

[@MsFrancescaF]

Ahahahah!

[@chizo1205]

Arlette Van Reempts hahahaha lol

[@morakenton2943]

I really hope you were joking???

[@flacidPillow]

The Reptilian Wizard Lizard I hope YOU are

[@lukassouza9802]

2:50 I don't know how to describe, but this part is majestic. It looks like the piano and the bass are dancing, while smiling to each other.

[@andrewsamarasekara97]

Rest in peace, Maestro. A truly blessed feeling to have been able to get to know you over so many years. No one has ever surpassed your craftsmanship and brought the classical bass repertoire to life in the way that you have, and no one will. Thank you for everything Rinat, my thoughts are with Lutsia and the rest of the family.

[@mehranhodiwala1273]

YOU KNEW HIM!! SO LUCKY!!

[@groovex73]

I just stumbled across this. I don't really know the first thing about classical music (aside from the mainstream Vivaldis, Beethovens, etc - I come from a guitar playing background) but that was more than someone just playing their instrument. Just thinking about the physical side of things; the stretching to reach the higher notes (off of the fretboard as well), fretless (absolute perfect pitch to play solo and then join back in with the piano), extreme, quick shifting hand positions without needing to look. Sheet music - pah! I'll just remember every single note from the score, not miss one single note and add another complete dimension of emotion to it. I remember a lot of songs but classical music, when performed live, seems to have a lot more air of detail and scrutiny upon it. Actually, this is not just memorising a piece. This level of performance goes way beyond the ability of the conscious mind alone. Wow. This truly is, witnessing someone that is one with their instrument. :)

[@jdstep97]

I agree. And I have just fallen in love with double bass after hearing Bozo Paradzik play the theme from _Schindler's List_ on double bass, although he used his sheet music. It was one of the most beautiful things I ever heard. Now, hearing this musician, Ibragimov, I am in absolute awe.

[@UltraBall23]

Kris Sambero when you've rehearsed the same thing over and over, you auto memorize music. Most of us don't "read" the sheet music during a concert, it's more of us just following along, lol. But Rinat is AMAZING!!!

[@skwerrul6516]

Memorization and shifting without looking comes naturally after you’ve played for a while. Still though, extremely difficult piece and a very impressive performance.

[@blairblythe1579]

Kris Sambero when you say off of the fretboard It is a fingerboard instead of a fretboard because it is fretless

[@AKingOfBass]

Nicely put!

[@laurenmohanty2038]

3:36 oh my god

[@0woled]

That cadenza brings tears to my eyes

[@EleazarOctavioRuizSpreafico]

Right?!

[@thomas9982]

It is impressive how well it is done, pure elegance and bliss, I get goosebumps everytime

[@oofskye6019]

Still coming back here every now and then only to hear that wonderful chord progression. Tx for the timstamps.

[@mrbassboy96]

That bass has an AMAZING lower register tone quality.

[@Dark_Star98]

So sorry to hear about Rinat's untimely stroke. Thank you so much for letting us hear his beautiful playing. It is absolutely stupendous.

[@socktine6747]

"i bought the whole instrument, im using the whole instrument"

[@knightlyvirtue]

The three strings is messing with my brain. It's hard to watch the video. That being said, Bottesini is by far my favorite composer, and this performance brought me to tears. I have played upright since I was seven and have been away from it for about two years. Thank you, for your wonderful love of music. If you ever see this Rinat, please know you have inspired me to pick up my beautiful bass and chase my dream again. Perhaps we will meet one day and I can thank you in person.

[@MrAh1123581321]

The 3 strings were bugging me too

[@michaelbussewitz-quarm7719]

I'm curious, why does he choose to have only three strings?

[@mee_shh]

It says in the description that a 3 stringed bass would be used at that time period for performing this concerto, hope that helps! :)

[@Decepti_Connor]

@@michaelbussewitz-quarm7719 having only 3 strings also reduces the amount of tension on the bass and allows for the sound to be brought out more.

[@МихаилоФилиповић]

Bottesini used 3-string doublebass because it has better projecting abillities than the standard 4-stringed

[@izzohood7172]

Wow.. Rinat is the firs classical DB player to reach above 1 000 000 view on KZbin..because of his amazing virtuosity .....

[@matthewv789]

A couple of Mikyung Sung’s impromptu videos got over 1 million views on Facebook, though far less here on KZbin. (Her video of this piece is my favorite of it, even more so than Rinat’s fine performance, and has the second most views of this concerto, counting those on Contrabass Conversations too. But her recent upload of it sounds even better.)

[@soulviolist6895]

I'm a Violist (Viola player not Violin) and I honestly love searching up bass and viola solos because Viola players are usually hated on and bass players are just not appreciate enough

[@roccotarli762]

SoulViolist true true, I’m a cellist who’s been listening to viola da gamba (tenor and bass) solos for like the last hour. But I love every viol based instrument.👐

[@eyes0nyu]

Why *are* violists hated on? I don't get it.

[@kungfuviolist7284]

@@eyes0nyu cause violins jealous of our c

[@emem7242]

Fellow violist doing the exact same thing 👋🏽😂

[@izzykim2858]

@@eyes0nyu cause they suck

[@MSalt69]

Who knew the double bass was capable of such elegance and musicality? What an astounding piece and amazing performance!

[@Officialprodbytreybeats]

Bassist knew, haha

[@Ohaffardoublebass]

Rest in peace... So sad that he’s gone, but we’re so lucky to have these recordings of his on KZbin. I will continue to come back to them for many years

[@jancowell]

First movement: 0:00 Second movement: 5:20 Third movement: 10:32

[@alexanderhemming9148]

Rinat is the best musician I have ever seen, and I've seen hundreds. I'm trying to learn this piece at the moment and it is an absolute beast. He makes it look so easy. Unmatched talent, so sad to hear about his stroke. He has inspired me to pursue my dreams and for that I wish him a full recovery. Such a beautiful person.

[@makichas]

I marvel at the bow work every time I watch.

[@orchestrapark]

just as interesting as the fretwork in my opinion!

[@joshuaweatherston5124]

He's probably the best classical bassist atm

[@joshuaweatherston5124]

@@orchestrapark There aren't any frets

[@paninimelt]

@@joshuaweatherston5124 I mean, maybe too soon, but at the moment he's no better than an average bassist (had a stroke, hasn't been able to play in years.)

[@jacksonbriggs8626]

Rest in Peace, Rinat. You have inspired me to be the very best over my years of playing. I thank you for that!

[@discogoth]

I just heard of Rinat’s passing. I’m SO sad about it, he was personally my favorite classical bassist. He’ll be missed; this concerto will never be the same ❤️

[@xiongyan2074]

Hello, how are you doing today?

[@NXTMusicianBassist]

Because it is recorded, this concerto will always be the same. We will always be able to listen back on this and remember Ibragimov. For that, I am grateful.

[@bigbass421]

When someone uses the word Virtuoso, I think of him. I play upright bass, and regardless of my skill level, I will never reach his level of brilliance. THAT is a gift from God. I played this video for a friend who is a Principal bassist in a Symphony. He said, "That's the most remarkable thing, Ive ever seen"

[@EddieBsB]

Rest in peace, master!!! Go make the angels some awesome tunes!!! Love from Brazil!

[@virtual2002]

This is incredible. The double bassist is an absolute talent. I'm said it be musically gifted but I don't ever think I'll ever be on this guys level of talent on any instrument. This is an amazing pice and executed perfectly. Please never stop your beautiful art of music

[@matthewhall3502]

So incredible. Some passages nearly bring a tear to my eye no matter how many times I listen. A true master.

[@D4rthsunny]

Never thought a bass would have such a sweet sound... well you learn something new everyday.

[@skwerrul6516]

Sad but true. Because of the common stereotypes most people wouldn’t think that basses could be on the level of other instruments as far as overall performance. A very underrated instrument.

[@matthewv789]

Allison Beeks Try this for REALLY sweet sounding: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGqTl2ahapp7e9k

[@kelleybass4900]

The double bass has a beautiful sound, but that is coming from a double bass player

[@joshua.merrill]

The bass is usually the biggest instrument in any band. Due to that, the bassist usually has to simplify so that there’s room for the other instruments, but that makes spectators think bass is the easy instrument. However, as an electric bassist, I’m biased to think bass is best.

[@filmakr7088]

Rinat was truly one of the best bassists I know of, this recording was actually the one that inspired me to focus in on my double bass technique, and years later I now am playing concertos he mastered.

[@rentheguru]

I play the electric bass, haven't attended formal schooling for it but dang! After hearing this I want to take school for classical music in double bass. My ears are so blessed listening to this. So full of emotion and soul.

[@matthewv789]

Ren Daguro you want even more double bass inspiration, look up Mikyung Sung

[@Liebes2732]

@@matthewv789 She's great , but I personally think that Rinat is much better.

[@matthewv789]

@@Liebes2732 To each his own I guess. No disrespect to Rinat, he was a fantastic player and a really nice guy, but I find Mikyung to be on a similar level technically and even beyond Rinat expressively. At her best, I find her emotional expressiveness to be in a class of its own among bass players, and I’ve listened extensively, even back to Koussevitzky’s own recordings from the 1920s. There are a few who occasionally come close, like Cabrera and Desimpelaere and Fagone, but in the end nobody quite has the same magic.

[@lorcanzepf7828]

Wait a bass guitar or electric double bass

[@robergarcia11]

RIP, his interpretations really made me appreciate the double bass as a solo instrument, a true artist.

[@wiad00qwang33]

Rest in Peace Master😪🙏

[@orinobrien6955]

Any musical example played by this great artist is outstanding and is what every young player could learn from and copy with the best results. Impeccable technique coupled with classical taste is so rare and precious. Thank you, Rinat.

[@alvaromoreno7378]

R.I.P king of bass, we will miss you.

[@SpaceshipOperations]

Wow, this is one of the most wonderful things I've heard in my life. We absolutely need more bowed bass in music.

[@abieber8976]

big props to this man, and the 216 people that disliked this clearly don't understand how hard it is to play the double bass.

[@WilliamLoschMusic]

Masterful work. What a beautiful Romantic sound Rinat gets out of that bass! He is very adept at taking advantage of the coarse, rich sounds of those gut strings. Bravo. *Much applause*

[@owlbme]

This is a beautiful piece and it was performed beautifully by someone who knows how to use every inch of an upright bass ❤️

[@nicholebarden8492]

I'm a middle schooler level five bass player and this is astounding. This is art and I'm in absolute awe and I aspire to be this talented.

[@BroadsideLock]

Nichole Barden level 5?

[@meemo4556]

GamerTron X100 probably their way of measuring progress in their school. Personally, I think it should be measured in the highest position you have mastered. Thats 6th for me, I'm in middle school as well.

[@nicholebarden8492]

There is a music festival called nyssma and you prepare a solo based on the level that is fit for you. The level 5 is just a more "advanced" level (for a person who's not in college)

[@jasonmeusel9490]

Why would it be measured by the highest position mastered? I know numerous bassists who are excel at the upper positions but are easily outplayed in the lower positions.

[@manny5810]

Hey dude. How’s it going?

[@DavidDalyDoubleBass]

This truly such a wonderful performance. What a gift to have left to us. R.I.P.

[@TonyCello]

RIP Rinat. I've always been a huge fan of your playing. Rest in peace.

[@born2nag25]

RIP Rinat. Your musicianship was incredible. 3:37 is one of my favorite moments simply because of the expression in every phrase.

[@aneg8065]

Oh how this beauty of music is a blessing to my ears. The piece, paints such a pleasant picture in my head--a world of seizing; rythmic patterns such as this piece, it rings over and over through my ears just like its new everytime. I wish I could intently listen to this charm repeatedly, like I had just stumbled upon this piece. The joy; the sadness, and peace in my mind, the first time I heard this. I could almost feel the vibrations of the string hit my mind, drift me off somewhere unimaginable--and lay there. Utter peace, calm; dare I say, freedom. I am blessed by hearing this, and will forever look (and hear) upon this piece once every so, and relinquish all my thoughts. but seriously, this piece (and many more played by Rinat) have inspired me to play bass, more and more each day. Rest in peace Rinat, you have most definitely changed my life in many ways, and cannot wait to enjoy years of playing, bass.

[@tcheung04]

I love it and have listened over 10 times now. It is beautifully played. Thank you Rinat and Catherine for their performance and LSO for uploading it.

[@dch528]

Moved to tears. I won't stop practicing until I can be this skilled!

[@vladiinsky]

Drew Hairston so, how is your progress? :)

[@blonda.bacoviana]

I hope you still practice. Wathc twoset violin for motivation and amusement. They motivated and cheered me up.

[@reneeamaya9540]

A A yes they are gr8

[@grandmestredespoulpes2435]

Five years later, I wish you've been able to continue practicing :)

[@fluffybunnyhoney]

The piano deserves credit too; amazing

[@LordQueezle]

Indeed, but that is the interesting thing about pianist accompanists. They can be fantastic, but they are usually overlooked. (However, it is very much possible to appreciate both parts).

[@catlover2214]

Matt Moment that’s true

[@luborkloda8903]

4:50 what piano did is ON PAIR with the soloist. Well I can tell you as an amateur pianist that the sound posibilities of piano are severely limited comparing to bowed instruments. You can change color of the tone a bit but it always comes somehow with the change of dynamics. The only option is the sustain pedal but it doesnt help much as you are loosing details. So the precise timing and precise using of speed and pressure is the key. The lady playing on the piano is incredible precise and sensitive. More precise then surgeon - let me say it this way. Bowed instruments have hundreds options how to change quality of the sound. Piano has just two options : increase/decrease the pressure on the key and once you press the key you can't do anything with it BUT it works if played masterfully . I mean really masterfully.

[@nut1322]

ok boomer

[@yellowchino3883]

nut ̊ᆺ ̊ wow you’re the funnt

[@LondonSymphonyOrchestra]

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[@VictorbaramyV]

Hello London symphony orchestra I love the double bass can you make more videos for the double bass

[@hildegerdhaugen7864]

I adore double bass, so I would love for more videos with that wonderful instrument. Bassoon too. So lovely deep tones.

[@heejunleechem]

@@VictorbaramyVㅂ

[@HowardLevyland]

Such beauty and soul. The true definition of a virtuoso- what he plays is The Truth. Beauty is truth and truth beauty...God bless Rinat Ibragimov and the fantastic pianist, Catherine Edwards, for bringing us this glimpse of heaven.

[@archkde]

This is a FANTASTIC performance. Such a beautiful, singing tone from this double bass! You can really see the passion in this man's playing!

[@bayarbuyan84]

Unmatched master of the double bass! You are terribly missed. Rest in peace!

[@coolguy132435]

I first saw this video 5 to 7 years ago, and always appreciated it as a cellist. Earlier this year, I purchased a bass and learned that Rinat had passed away. His playing is very inspiring, and I look forward to eventually playing this piece.

[@nathanbegel4505]

Bass is very nice to play, while not as easy to play for melodic writing 👍 I've been playing for 4 years and I'm learning other bottesini works, like elegy no1. Good luck, you're going to improve fast since you're a cellist :)

[@Teudace]

This may legitimately be one of my favourite videos on the internet

[@AdrianCletus]

There are a lot of talented musicians, and instrumentalists, round the globe. But not many can bring me tears, and he is one. I dunno why, but he simply did this. His emotion and passion are flowing flawlessly, smoothly throughout the piece. He doesn't have claptrap to please the crowd, but deep emotions. Sorrow, regret, relief... i feel all of it.

[@algreensurdo]

This is achingly beautiful tone and timing. According to my bass teacher he has had a stroke and isn't able to play any more. Such talent !

[@Joe_Everett]

RIP to one of the best there was. Great bass player and an even better musician.

[@johnruggeri843]

The tone is like extra smooth and soft velvet, The music is also beautiful. Thank you for posting, John

[@Steviec63]

and well done to Catherine the pianist. The mix may not be perfect but she is complimenting the bass beautifully.

[@samanthadragonetti]

Each note he plays is so clear and vibrant. This is my dream piece to play

[@LexiH36]

I played this for my 8 year old when she said she wanted to quit violin (she wants to play double bass, but I made her start with violin). She immediately changed her mind and after she tried playing again she became so much more confident ❤

[@orionmiller9720]

Thank you for everything. Rest In Peace maestro.

[@anne-mariedubois5316]

I think I ever heard doublebass so beautifully played, so well singing playing and in clear tone in simple melodies as in virtuosistic passages. Mille brava !

[@xiongyan2074]

Hello, how are you doing today?

[@lukaskim.1123]

My mouth was open the whole time. Playing double bass at that speed and articulation is amazing.

[@loulou-pq4co]

Just fell in love with your performance then found out you just passed away. 🙏 RIP, your great talent will always be remembered.

[@theodorewhite9435]

There are a handful of great bassists in the world, but you are the one I watch and listen to over and over.

[@crescent6465]

AND HE MEMORIZED THE WHOLE THING

[@dantefabbri8211]

easiest part

[@lucasfranke3326]

Markov memorized all 24 of Paganini's caprices ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@LordQueezle]

It is a matter of performance. Many pianists perform for hours from memory. A lot of it is muscle memory, but a lot of it comes from technical knowledge of the piece.

[@theMad_Artist]

That's literally the easiest thing any musician has to do. If you practice it/listen to it a lot then you don't even have to try to memorize.

[@veloqis]

Well, I hope so! Isn't that what good musicians do? It's what I do! Memorizing the music is the easy part.

[@booksugarchessmagic]

what I find most amazing, besides the beauty of the music, is that his bass has only three things!!!

[@jamestownsmith1026]

He is using an old instrument.

[@MassResonance]

Ahven This piece was written for a three stringed bass. I think I’ve only found use in my E string for 3 notes as I practice the first movement. The use of three strings is first and foremost for sound characteristics.

[@IrateGroove]

My favourite Bottesini's versión ever!! This man does magic.

[@jans5331]

I saw that I already left a comment 5 years ago.. Again I must say these performers are top class! Just beautiful music and great play ! Thank you again for this wonderful upload !

[@valenmejia2135]

Beautiful! The double bass is often overlooked and it is one one of my favorite instruments on an orchestra. Such an enveloping warm and gentle sound, akin to being huddled under a heavy fleece blanket on winter.

[@iob_tad]

0_0 ALL HAIL THIS DUDE!!! The harmonics/false harmonics are freaking amazing!

[@mbvglider]

I play piano, so I can do a multi-octave scale in my sleep, but then I look at an instrument like this and just two octaves and the dude's covering like a meter on his left hand. Just the very idea of getting your hands in the right spot just seems physically impossible, but he sounds beautiful, too. What skill he had!

[@WiseBearPD]

The musical ability on bass is superb!!!

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne und spannende Aufführung dieses fein komponierten Meisterwerks im gut phrasierten Tempo mit gut artikuliertem Ton des historischen Kontrabasses und perfekt entsprechendem Klang des genialen Klaviers. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und auch sehnsüchtig. Ruhe in Frieden, Herr Rinat!

[@skinlessapple9779]

As a bass player I can say that we are extremely overlooked in an orchestra when we can make beautiful sounds like this

[@sen4ck508]

Bass is the most underated instrument :(

[@itamarbar9580]

Well, there's the viola, but In the classical field, we're in the same spot. In the general field, viola is more underrated

[@ricex2]

@@itamarbar9580 what viola? u mean those guys sitting next to second violin section and only play the simple version of the music? sad truth, most people cant differentiate a violin and a viola, and most viola players are just violin players who were forced to fill viola slots of the orchestra

[@RishaadKhan]

@@ricex2 im currently composing more difficult music for the viola and other underated instruments

[@pabloprovoste6526]

hold my viola

[@kungfuviolist7284]

have you heard of the viola my friend

[@bassclaire910]

Rest In Peace...QQ We will miss you.

[@ehill1536]

That solo brought me to tears! Marvelously masterful work.

[@lukassouza9802]

You were amazing, Rinat. I've been hearing this performance since 5 years ago, when I was just a teenager trying to master the Double Bass. Your style and your feeling seems more astonishing and meaningful as the time goes by.

[@ryanpham3308]

May his talent continue to please the heavens. Requiescat in pace, Rinat Ibragimov.

[@hepbax5]

love that left hand articulation!

[@topquark22]

As a student of orchestration, thank you very much. This helps me to better understand this instrument.

[@topquark22]

Actually, I have never seen a 3-string Bass before. I assume that you write for it just like a normal 4-string Bass? I'm sure there are some differences though. Most of the music I write will be for a standard 4-string Double Bass. Orchestration is a fascinating, tedious subject to learn, because every instrument has so many nuances.

[@hailthemightytriff]

I can’t speak for the time period, but I do know at least Bottesini’s personal bass only had 3 strings.

[@Awqkened903]

All I know is that three stringed basses were used a lot back in the old days. Later on four strings became more popular and only on rare occasions will soloists use three string basses now.

[@donovanharris3838]

Video is 11 years old and still the best version of this song I've ever heard

[@rickshapiro63]

Nobody puts Double Bass in the corner! Really magnificent.

[@_pimes_]

RIP to a legend. He will be greatly missed.

[@DoubleBassLive]

So subtle, so beautiful... bravo Rinat, bravo!

[@Marinos-Areas52Bassisto]

NO other string instrument can touch the POWER, versatility, beauty, or WONDER of an upright bass in the hands of a MASTER like Rinat! It's Sept. 07, 2024 and I've been playing bass for 48 years, now. NEVER in my life have I EVER witnessed such mastery of the instrument, or such an emotional connection between a human being and his instrument!

[@fbpliegorrivero8869]

Sublime, fantástico, maravilloso! Felicitaciones, muchas!!!!!

[@pancholeonmelenudo31]

Inspirador

[@admortor]

My goodness...this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard

[@pipervibe]

This is some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard. Thank you.

[@ishta]

I have an album of him with Elena Filonova and they were both young then. He had a more lighter touch. I like it even more now in his latter years where the sound is darker and much more intense. Also seeing him play it makes a difference in how I become engage in this concierto

[@Swanfeatha]

To the 53 people who down-voted this....you're wrong. Like you're entitled to your opinion and everything, but it's wrong.

[@renemayrbass]

completely agree. Doesn't get much better than this ...

[@missmadelineoak]

I'm offended by the three string bass, simply because I don't know what the tuning is. A D G?

[@nathankirklambo1986]

Liana Swanfeather Bowman I'm pretty sure the lowest string is tuned to B. Not a low low B, but the B that is typically on the A string of a four string bass in 1st position. I assume he's tuned up in 4ths from there.

[@johnhunter3065]

Nathan Lambertson he's probably in solo tuning for the three stringed bass. Low to High B E A

[@nathankirklambo1986]

John Hunter yeah that's what. I figured. His lowest note is definitely B

[@uharnessup]

Now I know how a double bass is supposed to be played. That is stupendous.

[@marklapolla4347]

A beautiful piece and a beautiful interpretation. Thank you. Virtuosos bass playing. Magnificent.

[@usshackman]

This performance is wonderful especially the second movement which I have listened to over a dozen times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful playing thanks for sharing!