Luis Guillermo Pérez’s Concerto for double bass and piano, or chamber orchestra, is a vibrant and energetic work which is a great addition to the concerto repertoire. The three contrasting movements portray a wide range of moods, emotions and colourful sound worlds, with musical and technical challenges in equal measure, emphasising both the lyrical and virtuosic possibilities of the solo double bass. The accompaniment is rhythmic and animated, creating an exciting and high-spirited backdrop which remains vital and vigorous to the end. The confident and impressive outer movements contrast music of a more relaxed and lyrical nature, allowing the soloist to portray melodies of a more sonorous and mellow character.