Frantisek Cerny . Frantisek Cerny (1861-1940) was a fine soloist and teacher in Prague and composed a number of salon pieces for double bass. Chant d'Amour was first published by Bosworth & Co. in 1906 and is a charming solo written in the style of much music from the fin de siecle. It would be ideal for players who are able to display the lyrical and sonorous qualities of the double bass and uses the entire range of the instrument. The edition includes accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tunings. Recorded by Frantisek Posta and Stefan Schafer.. Performance Level: Advanced.. Grade: Advanced