Welcome to Recital Music
Welcome to the new Recital Music website
"...an amazing catalogue, which is an absolute treasure trove for bassists..." [Stringendo/Australian String Teachers Association]
Recital Music was founded in 1986 and is an independent music publishing firm, run by David and Sarah Heyes, and has published more than 280 works for double bass, including music by some of the leading composers writing for the instrument today. A comprehensive and ever-growing catalogue of music for the beginner, amateur or professional bassist contrast original works with transcriptions, and music from one to sixteen players.
In 2003 Recital Music began to expand the scope and breadth of its publishing plans and now produces a wide range of chamber, vocal and string orchestra music for musicans of all ages and abilities. From this website, you can browse, research and order any of the publications. Music is dispatched by Recital Music's new distributors, Spartan Press.
Recital Music publications are performed worldwide, a number have been recorded recently, and many are included on grade examination and diploma lists. We are the primary publisher of Tony Osborne, Teppo Hauta-aho, Miloslav Gajdos, John Alexander and Armand Russell, who have each written works for every level of performer, and many new works are in preparation.
Recital Music produces an occasional newsletter - News from the Basement - which includes information about forthcoming bass events and new publications. Contact Recital Music (doublebass@tiscali.co.uk) if you would like to receive the free newsletter.
The competition results for the Shipley Arts Festival Composition Competition and 2010 Recital Music Double Bass Competition are available on the 2010 Competition page.