Elegy: Toby Hughes
Works for double bass and piano by Glière, Dubugnon, Desenclos, Mišek and Bottesini
Toby Hughes (double bass), Benjamin Powell (piano)
there’s a lot more to this recital than elegiac gloom. A fine showcase of double bass virtuosity, in fact.
Elegy: Toby Hughes
Works for double bass and piano by Glière, Dubugnon, Desenclos, Mišek and Bottesini
Toby Hughes (double bass), Benjamin Powell (piano)
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there’s a lot more to this recital than elegiac gloom. A fine showcase of double bass virtuosity, in fact.
About
For his debut solo recording, double bassist Toby Hughes explores the versatility and musicality of the double bass as a solo instrument. Released on Champs Hill Records, and recorded together with pianist Benjamin Powell, Hughes presents some of the finest original compositions for the double bass, including Adolf Mieks Sonata no.2, Glières Four Pieces, and Giovanni Bottesinis beautiful Elegia. Hughes comments: 'These works represent some of the most important moments from my musical journey so far. The album is dedicated to the memory of Corin Long. He was one of my first, and most important teachers. Without a doubt, I would not be recording these works without the limitless inspiration, encouragement and enthusiasm I received whilst learning with him.'
Contents and tracklist
- Toby Hughes (double bass), Benjamin Powell (piano)
- Toby Hughes (double bass), Benjamin Powell (piano)
- Toby Hughes (double bass), Benjamin Powell (piano)
- Toby Hughes (double bass), Benjamin Powell (piano)
Awards and reviews
August 2021
there’s a lot more to this recital than elegiac gloom. A fine showcase of double bass virtuosity, in fact.
August 2021
Some of the music is frankly uneven, though Hughes and Benjamin Powell perform it all with considerable elegance, virtuosity and flair. Hughes’s tone is wonderfully warm, his phrasing immaculate, so long lines really breathe and sing.
