Alexis de Castillon (1838-1873): Sonnet Mélancolique

Alexis de Castillon (1838-1873): Sonnet Mélancolique, from Six poèsies d'Armand Silvestre, Op. 8 (1868-1873)
Performed in standard orchestral tuning.
Score and recording available free of charge here: alexanderverst...
Video by John Reddihough
Double Bass - Alexander Verster
Piano - John Reddihough
Qui sait où s'enfuit
Le sang de nos veines?
Que de choses vaines
Notre âme poursuit!
Lèvres de fleurs pleines,
Qui sait, dans la nuit,
Où le vent conduit
Vos chères haleines?
Sait tout qui sait bien,
Qu'il n'est de vrai bien,
Qu'au cœur où s'attache
L'amoureux souci.
Aimons sans relâche!
Aimons sans merci!
Paul Armand Silvestre (1837-1901)

[@DesireeArchibald]

Gorgeous!

[@helmme8751]

Such a sublime performance! Well done to both of you!

[@stephensmith3535]

I must admit that I did not know this beautiful piece until now, but John and Alex's heartfelt and technically excellent rendition will most certainly raise my spirits today as I try to enjoy a rainy day here in New Hampshire (remnants of Hurricane Florence.) Well done, gentlemen!

[@jezebelpatelli3552]

Maravilhoso!!!!!!! Toca no fundo do coração.

[@midnightmythos]

Came here from reddit, awesome transcription and playing! I really want to play it but don't have a set of solo strings. Can it be played in standard?

[@avbigband]

Yes, this performance was with normal strings in orchestral tuning! Part of what makes the piece so suitable for double bass I think.

[@lukash2267]

What do you think of your arcus bow? Which model do you have?