Une larme (A Tear) for double bass and piano (urtext) by Gioachino Rossini

Une larme (A Tear) for double bass and piano (urtext) by Gioachino Rossini

Urtext edition and markings by Tobias Glockler

Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) was the most prominent and influential composer of Italian opera in the early 19th century, writing such comic opera standards as ''Il barbiere di Siviglia'' (The Barber of Seville). His move to Paris led to work in French grand opera, culminating in ''Guillaume Tell'' (William Tell). Today, he is among the most widely performed opera composers in the world.

In 1830, Rossini retired from composing opera, possibly because of ill health or that he had enough money to live comfortably. He never composed another opera; however, well into his later years, he hosted private musical salons and occasionally composed music for these settings. One of these salon pieces is ''Une larme'' (A tear), a short elegy for double bass and piano displaying his remarkable gift for lyricism. This Henle urtext edition includes marked and unmarked parts, as well as critical and historical commentary. Intermediate-advanced level, Grade 4.