David Ellis . David Ellis is one of Britain's senior composers and writes in a strongly individual and independent style. Safranski's Heroic Leaps was written for Double Bass 2000 and is a lyrical, dramatic and expressive work for the adventurous bassist. There are challenges to stimulate the technique, imagination and musicality of both performers, and opportunities to demonstrate the tonal and timbral qualities of the solo bass throughout its range. Both performers are equally matched, producing and effective and communicative work in a modern idiom. This edition includes piano accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tunings. This is also available for double bass and string ensemble - please contact the publisher for more details.. Performance Level: 8;Advanced.. Grade: 8 - Advanced