16th Century double bass joins Australian orchestra

One of the oldest and largest orchestral instruments in world is featuring in its biggest role ever in Australia.

Rare 16th century double bass joins Australian Chamber Orchestra

One of the oldest and largest orchestral instruments in world is featuring in its biggest role ever in Australia.

The chocolately tones of the double bass are providing an Elizabethan era feel to the country's best known chamber ensembles.

Janice Petersen reports.

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