Recital Music Dragonetti / Nanny - Concerto A Major (solo Tuning) - Contrebasse & Piano
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Summary of This Score
The "Dragonetti Concerto" is among the best-known scores associated with the solo double bass. First published in 1925 by Alphonse Leduc in Paris, it appears as No. 23 in Edouard Nanny's collection "Les Classiques de la Contrebasse." For years, the attribution to Domenico Dragonetti was unquestioned. However, through research and comparison with preserved manuscripts (notably those related to Dragonetti), the absence of an original manuscript for this concerto and stylistic similarities with Edouard Nanny's writing have led many musicians to consider the work as probably composed by Nanny, in a language inspired by the late 18th century.
Beyond this question of authenticity, the score stands out for its musical effectiveness: lyrical lines, well-measured virtuosity, and evocative character. The concerto "works" very well in concert, featuring pleasant-to-hear writing while offering the soloist demanding passages (bow control, intonation in high positions, articulation, and coordination with the piano). Nearly a century after its publication, it remains a reliable choice to enrich a recital program or to study a classical reference repertoire.
Historical note: the 1st movement was performed in London at Wigmore Hall on April 15, 1926, by Victor Watson (double bass) and Sidney Crooke (piano), and presented as a "Contrabass Concerto by Dragonetti-Nanny."
Errata (piano part): page 8 (1st movement), measure 87, last chord of the measure in the right hand: the notes should be D/E/G# (dominant 7th chord in A major).
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Domenico Dragonetti (attributed) / Edouard Nanny (probable) | Collection | "Les Classiques de la Contrebasse" (No. 23) |
| Edition | Alphonse Leduc (Paris) | Genre | classical score (concerto) |
| Instrumentation | double bass and piano | Year of publication | 1925 |
Questions frequently asked
Is this edition intended for double bass and piano?
The score includes a solo double bass part and a piano accompaniment. It is part of the collection "Les Classiques de la Contrebasse," number 23.
What is the technical level of the Dragonetti / Nanny Concerto in A major?
The writing includes demanding passages for the soloist, particularly bowing and in high positions. Intonation, articulation, and coordination with the piano are also required.
Is the concerto attributed to Dragonetti or Nanny?
The edition published by Alphonse Leduc in 1925 attributes it to Domenico Dragonetti. The research mentioned in the presentation likely associates the composition with Édouard Nanny, in a style inspired by the late 18th century.
What correction should be applied in the piano part?
On page 8 of the first movement, measure 87, the last right-hand chord should include the notes D/E/G#. This correction concerns the dominant seventh chord in A major.
Is this score suitable for a classical recital program?
The lyrical lines and measured virtuosity support its use in recitals. The first movement was notably performed at London's Wigmore Hall on April 15, 1926, by Victor Watson and Sidney Crooke.
