Bottesini’s Greatest Hits
Mark Morton (double bass)
This unique recording features Mark Morton performing the double bass and piano parts of popular works by Bottesini and Paganini on the first disc, while the second disc contains all the piano accompaniments performed by Mark Morton and is intended as a play-along disc for bassists. Hailed by critics as "a most artistic representative of the new generation developed in the last half century," Mark Morton is on the faculty at Texas Tech University. He has performed in orchestras (principal bass of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra); been featured in recitals and as a concerto performer and was the first-prize winner of the 1990 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition. He is the author of the popular "Dr. Morton" series of double bass technique books. Morton studied at Juilliard, earning his undergraduate and graduate degrees there. He performs on a double bass made by Gennaro Vinaccio of Naples in the last quarter of the 18th century.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction and Gavotte | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Fantasy on Themes from La Sonnambula | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Rêverie | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Tarantella | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Élégie in D | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Introduction & Variations on "The Carnival of Venice" | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Romanza Pathetica (Mélodie) | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Variations on "Nel Cor Più Non Mi Sento" | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Una Furtiva Lagrima from L'Elisire d'Amore | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Capriccio di Bravura, Op. Post. | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Fantasy on Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Variations on One String on a Theme from Rossini's Opera Moses in Egypt | Niccolo Paganini | Mark Morton, double bass, Mark Morton, piano |
| Introduction and Gavotte | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Fantasy on Themes from La Sonnambula | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Rêverie | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Tarantella | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Élégie in D | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Introduction & Variations on "The Carnival of Venice" | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Romanza Pathetica (Mélodie) | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Variations on "Nel Cor Più Non Mi Sento" | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Una Furtiva Lagrima from L'Elisire d'Amore | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Capriccio di Bravura, Op. Post. | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Fantasy on Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti | Giovanni Bottesini | Mark Morton, piano |
| Variations on One String on a Theme from Rossini's Opera Moses in Egypt | Niccolo Paganini | Mark Morton, piano |
Reviews
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"This CD as a whole shows multiple sides of Gerber and provides evidence that he is a fine advocate of his own works, not only as their creator but also in performing and even in writing about them–an altogether impressive combination."
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"Morton is a fine player on both instruments, and the music is lovely "
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