One Bass Hit

for double-bass and piano
composed 1987; duration 12 minutes
commissioned by Ny Musik Birkerød (Denmark)
world premiere Birkerød (Denmark) 1988
Mette Hanskov- double bass; Poul Erik Christensen – piano and synthesizer

The double bass is exploring various registers and playing techniques, while the piano remains in an accompanying role. For the first performance a synthesizer was used for certain passages to enhance certain colours, but the piece can also be performed without the synthesizer.

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