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(1821-1889) He was primarily a bassist whose compositions for bass transformed it into a solo instrument. As a conductor he conducted the first performance of Aida, and he, himself, composed ten operas.
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Bottesini, Giovanni
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Biography noting also his conducting and instrumental skills, including the honorific "the Paganini of the Double Bass" and mention of his major works. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
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Bottesini, Giovanni (1821 - 1889)
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Biography and discussion of his double bass music and his chamber music.
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Giovanni Bottesini Operas
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Titles of operas with dates of composition and librettos.
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Giovanni Bottesini: A Life
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Biography of this composer/bassist with links to essays about him.
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