Giovanni Bottesini Ed: David Heyes . Edition in Orchestral Tuning and scored for Soprano, Double Bass and String Orchestra. Based on Chopin's Etude No.7 in C# minor (Op.25), this beautiful aria successfully partners the soprano and double bass. Newly arranged with string orchestra accompaniment, this romantic aria offers great technical challenges for the advanced bassist, contrasting a lyrical and cantabile vocal line. The accompaniment is simple and straightforward, offering few challenges for any string orchestra who provide a suitably gentle and subtle cushion of sound. above which the two soloists weave their evocative melodies. Also available in Solo Tuning (RM180). An edition with piano accompaniment is in preparation.. Performance Level: Advanced.. Grade: Advanced