Tutto il Mondo Serra is a transcription of Frederic Chopin's Étude in C sharp minor Op.25, No.7, originally for solo piano, which has also been transcribed by many others for different instrumental combinations. The words are by an unknown author and but are unlikely to be by Bottesini. Tutto il Mondo Serra is a work to test both the technical and musical prowess of any bassist and uses the entire range of the double bass. Both soloists are equal partners, with a gently rhythmic accompaniment which creates a magical and evocative work, bringing two great 19th-century virtuosi together in one piece -Chopin and Bottesini.
