Winterreise for Three Basses

Abstract

This project evolved out of transcribing and performing European art songs as part of my DMA recital programming. The purpose of this project is to make an original contribution to the existing double bass repertoire. Specifically, 12 songs selected from Franz Schubert’s song cycle Winterreise have been transcribed and arranged for performance by three double basses, and are presented here in a performing edition, including individual performance notes for each song. The notes include suggestions for the handling of technical issues, ideas for artistic expression, discussion of the text, and, where appropriate, quotations from the lyrics.