Perhaps somewhat frustrated with the scarcity of double bass repertoire, Valentina Ciardelli is committed to finding and creating new repertoire for double bassists. Valentina is the founder of the How I met Puccini project, transcribing arias for double bass and other stringed instruments. She speaks about showcasing and celebrating the double bass for what it is, idiomatic writing, and the ever-fascinating parallels between string playing and voices. Check out thestrad.com for the latest news, articles and reviews on all things to do with string playing. Register and subscribe to access exclusive archival content from 2010 onwards. Student discount! Get 50% off an online subscription! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3eQ75AB  Find us on social media: Facebook.com/thestrad X: @TheStradMag Instagram: @the_strad_ Che puoi Farmi, non ti temo - fantasia su La Rondine per 2 Contrabbassi Valentina Ciardelli, Manuel dell'Oglio - double basses Photo credit: Juno Snowden/ Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance