Giuseppe Verdi - La Traviata Prelude for double bass octet

Arranged by David Heyes

Prelude to Act One of La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi was transcribed for double bass octet in 2011 by David Heyes and the arrangement was performed in California, USA soon afterwards. In place of an overture, the Act One Prelude sets the scene with an evocative and ethereal introduction before leading into a beautifully sumptuous melody, set against a colourful and engaging accompaniment and a joyfully play...