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Massimo Belli

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Giovanni Bottesini [1821-1889].Contents.1. ‘Andante sostenuto’ for strings in B minor, 7’172. “Fantasia on “The Sleepwalking Woman” for contrabass and string orchestra 9’493. “Grand Duo Concertante” for violin, contrabass, and orchestra 16’19String Quintet in F major (arranged by Massimo Belli) 21’554. moderato 7’265. scherzo 3’276. adagio 6’28Finale. Allegro non tanto 4’348. piccola preghiera (little prayer) for strings 2’35PerformerFrancesco de Angelis (Violin)Francesco Siragusa (Contrabass)New Ferruccio Busoni OrchestraMassimo Belli (conductor)Recorded: February 6~7, 2022, ITIS Public Hall, Trieste, ItalyBottezini [1821-1889], known as the “Paganini of the double bass,” was not only a virtuoso double bassist who toured the world,He was a prolific composer of many genres, from symphonies and operas to didactic pieces, and was also active as a conductor, including the premiere of “Aida.” Fin