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    Italian composer, conductor and the most famous contrabassist in history, (1821-1889). He wrote operas and chamber works, but mainly for his huge instrument. To any student they are mandatory. Do you know who he was?

    Question #93216. Asked by Cem1942. (Mar 06 08 5:25 AM)


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    		Giovanni Bottesini

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Bottesini

    Mar 06 08, 5:33 AM
    Arpeggionist

    		My roommate in college was a double bassist, and the big recital for him included the concerto by Bottesini, so that might be the name you're looking for.

    Mar 06 08, 5:34 AM

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