David Heyes - Secrets of the Silk Road for unaccompanied double bass

Dedicated to François Rabbath on his 90th birthday.

'Secrets of the Silk Road' is free and rhapsodic, allowing the player freedom throughout, and explores a wealth of middle eastern sounds and effects. It evokes the many sounds and sights of the Silk Road, remembering the routes travelled by countless traders over many centuries and the great riches and images of amazing luxury and exotic new spices. The double bass ...