Following Théotime Voisin’s guest article on the new bespoke work for double bass and piano, check out the full performance of Spicy Odyssey - a work that aims to take listeners on an exciting and epic musical journey.

The work is divided into seven sections:

- Chapter 1: Orbit and Discovery

- Chapter 2: The Peace of the Dream

- Chapter 3: The Sound of the Mind

- Chapter 4: Land of Subconscience

- Chapter 5: Scenery

- Chapter 6: Red Night

- Chapter 7: The Wobble of the World

’We became characters in this musical adventure; notes don’t even exist anymore, they become words, atmospheres, moods and noises,’ says Voisin. ’You completely forget that you are playing an instrument as you become instantly part of the story.’

Do you have a favourite ‘spicy’ piece for double bass and piano? Let us know in the comments below!

Read: Spicy Odyssey - a poetic adventure for double bass and piano

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