Stefano Scondanibbio, contrabass soloist and composer, was born in Macerata… Read Full Bio ↴Stefano Scondanibbio, contrabass soloist and composer, was born in Macerata, Italy, June 18th, 1956. His name has been prominently linked to the renaissance of the double bass of the 80s and 90s. John Cage once said, "Stefano Scodanibbio is amazing, I haven't heard better double bass playing than Scodanibbio's...He is really extraordinary."

Active as a composer, his catalogue consists of more than 40 works principally written for strings. He has collaborated with Terry Riley and with poet Edoardo Sanguineti. In 1983 he founded the Rassegna di Nuova Musica New Music Festival held every year in Macerata, Italy.

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Alisei
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Christopher Walters

11y↑1

Thank you Daniele for allowing Stefano's genius to live on. His music is a spiritual experience for me, and I look forward to hearing you play this week!

Antonio Napoleone

5y↑3

Amazing piece. One can hardly believe this aural storm is produced by only one instrument.
"Alisei" is a masterpiece of contemporary music and Daniele Roccato is a perfect interpreter for it.

colamesta

10y↑2

One of most beautiful sounds on contemporary double bass!

Milo Fultz

8y↑2

What an excellent recording of an excellent piece. Thank you!

Irina-Kalina Goudeva

8y↑1

So Profound and Beautiful performance!Thank you very much, Daniele!

Daniele Roccato

Thank you very much dear Irina

Andres Martin

11y

Amazing like always!!!! great performance at the ISB!!!! Im your fan...

Bård Ericson

11y↑2

Amazing performance! I have to ask - do you use any electronic effects in this piece? I notice the microphone on the bass and it sure sounds like you have some sort of distortion on sometimes, but could also just be a very good ponticello.. :)

Pietro Elia Barcellona

Bård Ericson no distortion, just a lot of mics

Nataly Gonzalez

hi. amazing work.where can I find the sheets?

Ciprian Ghiţă

11y↑1

Unique music ! inspirational !

Mariana Villanueva Conroy

6y↑1

Beautiful!

L SLIMUC

Fabuleux ! Bravo !

Daniele Roccato

Merci, L SLIMUC

Furkan Keçeli

Hello Daniele. This piece and performance is stunning from the beginning to end. I listened and watched the piece over and over. However, I still couldn't understand how there can be a static harmonic sound while you are just playing open harmonic trills. Can you explain just a little bit what you are doing in this idea technically? Are there any chance to play right hand harmonics with this type of control? Lastly, thank you so much for this awesome performance.

James Banner

3y↑1

I came across your comment researching this technique for a piece I am premiering soon, and just wanted to provide some more info, in case it's helpful! (I don't know if you are a bass player, so hope this comes across as well meaning). The static harmonic sound is caused by the left hand positioning (which has to be very consistent), the open string 'appears' through the gaps in the trill when the finger comes on and off the string. The harmonic is so strong and projecting well so it sounds constant, and it's very easy to do this badly! A good bow speed/control and correct pressure (and position in relation to the bridge) makes a huge difference. Additionally, it is also possible to isolate harmonics with only the bow and no left hand, without the trill though. If you're interested in writing for the bass or workshopping pieces, you can reach me here or on my website :) have a good weekend.