Timeless Cornish Melodies Cooked Up For Hungry Brass Players-As I sit myself down to write this brief foreword I ask myself can there be music more stirring than these old Cornish folk melodies? Though not Cornish myself (I confess to being born a little further up the road in Bristol) I feel I have spent sufficient time in these 'ere parts to resonate with the sturdy brass band tradition that continues to permeate this incomparably beautiful rugged county. One can almost detect a French 'accent' when listening to the piano music of Debussy and likewise speaking as a lapsed brass player there is undoubtedly something of the Cornish twang about Trelawny when played on a cornet or euphonium. Then again one gets a different yet entirely convincing effect upon hearing these melodies rendered on woodwind instruments; hence with a little gamesmanship on my part I am pleased to see my collection of these fifteen delectable ditties come to fruition in the form of arrangements for treble clef brass instruments (in B flat and E flat) trombone and tuba (bass clef) horn in F flute clarinet and bassoon.While many will find themselves humming the likes of Going up Camborne Hill Lamorna or The Helston Furry Dance even before they have turned to the first page - for these are indelibly intertwined with Cornish culture - I wonder if I might draw your attention to The Cornish Squire The Pool of Pilate and Cold Blows the Wind Today Sweetheart which are quite simply sublime melodies perhaps needing that extra bit of help in bringing them to mind nowadays. In the best tradition of musical hand-me-downs Cornish folk music works equally ideally sung and played and only by doing so on a regular basis can such traditions hope to continue forward with vigour and authority. A legitimate way of achieving this is to revitalise the harmonic scheme of these ancient tunes and bring them up to date for a modern audience; after all it was such an approach that fuelled the imagination of Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan Williams in decades past while skilfully paying homage to the

Funeral March of a Marionette dates from the 1850s and was originally written for orchestra since when it has appeared in numerous other guises. One of the best known is the bassoon ensemble arrangement used as the theme forthe Hitchcock series of f

Par NAULAIS JEROME. Cette piece concertante, comme le titre l'indique, est un petit voyage en Espagne et notamment en Andalousie où un passage nous emmène plus particulièrement à Séville... - Jérôme NAULAIS - Une pièce adaptée pour une autition ou un examen de Cycle II - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Basson 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 4/6 - Intermédiaire/Avancé - Durée : 4 mn 10 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Jérôme NAULAIS - / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Classique, Pédagogique / Répertoire / Basson et Piano

Basson Et Piano - Lm010-French composer and student of Darius Milhaud Pierre-Max Dubois was born on March 1st 1930. Although not as popular as his teacher he was well respected and continued the musical ideas of Les Six of which Milhaud was of course a member into the second half of the twentieth century even winning the Prix de Rome in 1955. Dubois' music is a lot like that of Milhauds light hearted harmonic melodical and texturally unusual. Many of his works are for woodwind especially saxophone such as his Quartet for Saxophone in F which was premiered in 1962 or the Pieces characteristiques en forme de suite for alto saxophone and piano accompaniment.

The Unbeaten Tracks series has made a profound mark on the music world with its volumes of specially commissioned pieces for intermediate-level players. The eight pieces in this volume are written in a kaleidoscopic mix of styles by some of today's most talented composers and are undoubtedly destined to become standard repertoire. There are also small 'Biopics' about each composer. These give titbits of information about the composer's inspiration and intention for their piece and offer musicians a greater insight into the music.

Born in Toulouse Marcel Bitsch (1921-2011) went on to study at the Paris Conservatoire before becoming a professor of counterpoint at the institution. As an exceptionally versatile composer Bitsch has composed orchestral works chamber works and numerous pieces and studies for wind instruments. Concertino is a sublime addition to the Bassoon repertoire. Suited to advanced level bassoonists Bitsch's Concertino contains a range of exciting musical aspects including varied articulation complex rhythms irregular phrasing exploited tonality and much variation in dynamics tempo andperformance directions. The diversity of musical elements included in this Marcel Bitsch Concertino for Bassoon and Piano is outstanding creating a necessary addition to the advanced bassoonist's repertoire.

Par NAULAIS JEROME. Cette pièce, au caractère solennel, est particulièrement adaptée à une ceremonie. - Jerome NAULAIS - Une Pièce adaptée pour une audition ou un examen de début de Cycle II - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Basson 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 3/6 - Intermédiaire - Durée : 3 mn 55 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Jerome NAULAIS - / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Classique, Pédagogique / Répertoire / Basson et Piano

French composer and conductor Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published Concerto for Bassoon in 1957. As with his other wind compositions Concerto for Bassoon was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured in to musical studies by his parents Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor and during the summer he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However in 1921 he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and went on to become a high profile composerand conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican routes often incorporating into his compositions themes of the songs he had learnt during the summers with his Grandmother. The Concerto for Bassoon is in three movements; 1) Andante and Allegro 2) Serenade Nocturne and 3) Final-Saltarelle. This Tomasi piece is suitable to advanced bassoonists providing an exciting alternative addition to the instrument's repertoire.

As a prestigious composer of the early 20th century Maurice Ravel's Pièce En Forme De Habañera transcribed for Bassoon and Piano by Fernand Oubradous contains many features which continue to make the composer's music popular and loved to this day. Known for his masterful melodies and rich harmonies  Pièce En Forme De Habañera clearly exemplifies these qualities through flourishing Bassoon lines and evocative chordal and rhythmic Piano accompaniments. Moreover Habanera rhythms heard throughout the piece create further excitment. All of these musical elementscombined create a highly enjoyable piece for the Bassoon and Piano repertoire. In addition the clear print of separate solo and accompaniment parts in this edition ofPièce En Forme De Habañera add to an irresistible purchase for aspiring Bassoon players.

Part of the collection 'Nine pieces' for Bassoon and Piano regrouped and transcribed by Fernand Oubradous  Pièce is a work initially composed by Gabriel Fauré. Quite difficult it would match the skills and abilities of advanced players. This sensitive piece for Bassoon in E flat is quite melodious: the main theme introduced by the Piano is repeated by the Bassoon who will lead the music from that moment. Written 'Adagio molto tranquillo' it is quite slow and nice to listen to. It would be perfect to execute in a recital. Gabriel Fauré was a French Composer Organist Pianist and teacher. He is one of the most important composers of his generation with pieces such as 'Pavane' or 'Requiem'.

Basson et Piano. Par NAULAIS JEROME. / Niveau : 2ème Cycle / Répertoire / Basson et Piano

Editée au cours de l'exercice 2011-2012 par les éditions Fertile Plaine, la partition qui a pour titre Mer calme ( basson et piano ) du compositeur Proust Pascal a été cataloguée sous la référence FP 1403 par l'éditeur. Cette oeuvre est écrite pour Basson. En 3 clics et quelques jours elle peut être chez vous. / Basson Et Piano / Partition

A Sonata in G Minor by Luigi Merci for Bassoon or Cello and Basso Continuo edited by Nancy Hadden.

Par MEIER ARNAUD. Petite pièce amusante pour basson et piano. Le caractère de cette pièce rappelle le côté fier, majestueux et comique que prennent les flamants roses lors de leur danse de séduction. Dès la fin de la première année. - Arnaud MEIER - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Basson 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : Facile - Durée : 2 mn 50 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Arnaud MEIER - / Niveau : Facile / Répertoire / Basson et Piano