Henle Verlag Vanhal J.B. - Kontrabasskonzert - Contrebasse & Piano
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Summary of This Score
This Double Bass Concerto by Johann Baptist Vanhal stands as a major classic of the repertoire, alongside the concertos by Dittersdorf and Hoffmeister. A brilliant and virtuosic work, it highlights the projection, agility, and singing quality of the instrument, with writing typical of the classical aesthetic: rapid passages, high register sections, precise articulation, and elegant phrasing.
The transmission of this work is particular: the concerto has only reached us through a copy from the estate of the double bassist Johannes Sperger (1750-1812). This source contains many additions in the solo part, including octave playing indications, which may raise questions of interpretation and fidelity to the text. In this Urtext edition, Tobias Glöckler offers a rigorous editorial response by establishing a reliable, coherent material directly usable in concert and competition.
To facilitate practice and multiply performance contexts, the piano reduction by Christoph Sobanski is provided in two versions: in C and D major. This dual option is ideal for double bassists alternating between solo tuning and orchestral tuning, allowing the choice of the most suitable key for the artistic project, the instrument, and playing habits.
Finally, a major asset of this publication lies in the addition of an extra voice in tablature specially designed for the "Viennese tuning" (A-D-F#-A), a tuning historically common in Vanhal's time. The player can thus immediately benefit from the color and power of this configuration while maintaining practical and efficient reading. A reference score to deepen the classical style and enrich one's double bass concerto repertoire.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Johann Baptist Vanhal | Instrumentation | Double bass and piano |
| Edition | Tobias Glöckler | Genre | Classical score |
| Arranger | Christoph Sobanski (piano reduction) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does the Vanhal concerto score include a piano reduction?
Two piano reductions by Christoph Sobanski are provided, one in C major and the other in D major.
Which keys are offered for the double bass?
The piano reduction is available in C and D major. This dual edition allows the use of the key suited to either the soloist's tuning or the orchestra's tuning.
Is this edition suitable for the Viennese double bass tuning?
An additional part in tablature is included for the Viennese tuning A-D-F#-A. This setup was common during the time of Johann Baptist Vanhal.
What is the editorial source of Vanhal's Double Bass Concerto?
The material is based on a copy from the estate of double bassist Johannes Sperger (1750-1812). Tobias Glöckler prepared this Urtext edition to address the additions found in the solo part, including octave playing instructions. The resulting text is intended for use in concerts and competitions.
What technical level does Vanhal's double bass concerto require?
The writing includes fast passages, high-register sections, and precise articulation. The elegant classical-style phrasing also demands projection and a singing quality from the double bass.
