Rachmaninoff's Cello Sonata on the Double Bass

Grace Chan

About this exposition

There is always a trend for double bass players to seek out cello repertoire to play. As a double bass player, in addition to the standard double bass repertoire which I love, I am passionate about creating my own versions of pieces originally written for other instruments. I want to have the experience and thrill of performing pieces from particular composers who did not happen to write for the double bass. This research shows my passion for Rachmaninoff’s cello sonata third movement and the process of me figuring out how to play it on the double bass. Before I started making this transcription for myself, I researched the validity of transcriptions, specifically where it pertains to the double bass repertoire around the beginning of the 20th century, for example arrangements Koussevitzky did for the double bass. For my research, I made my own version for double bass and piano, using my experience playing the cello. It gave me a lot of inspiration and allowed me to understand what to keep and what to change while doing the arrangement. I experimented with my pianist trying to play in different keys and octaves, for example. I also compared different versions by playing on the two instruments. This exposition details my journey exploring how I can transmit my own expressions and interpretation to the audience. This research allows me to realise the purity of music. It does not matter which piece and what instrument, music connects with people when you play with your genuine heart.

type	research exposition
keywords	Double Bass, Transcription, Cello, Rachmaninoff
date	21/11/2023
published	04/07/2024
last modified	04/07/2024
status	limited publication
share status	private
copyright	Chan Ho Yan Grace
license	CC BY-NC-ND
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/2394728/2394729
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	3. Internal publication

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