SKU: HL.14020992

ISBN 9780711936805. 9.0x12.0x0.185 inches.

Unusually for him, Davies starts his Bassoon Concerto not with slow music but with speed and brilliance: the opening is a Presto, initiated by the strings, and only at the entry of the soloist does the tempo relax to that of a real introduction. Out of this grow a big dancing Allegro. The slow movement begins and ends with a simple song, around fantastical ornamentation from the soloist. The finale is again a recitative and dance, with a slow coda. The whole work is an immense show of stamina, poetry and athleticism for the bassoon, set against an orchestra coloured by low wind (alto flute, clarinet in A, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, horns). Bassoon part with piano reduction of the orchestral score.

SKU: HL.50603970

ISBN 9781705164303. UPC: 196288066828. 9.0x12.0x0.13 inches.

Capriccio for Bassoon and Strings was commissioned by Music at Malling. The first performance was given on 24 September 2021 in St. Mary's Church, West Malling, Kent, by Adam MacKenzie (bassoon) and Chamber Domaine, conducted by Thomas Kemp.

SKU: HL.14025249

ISBN 9780711963467. 8.25x11.75x0.088 inches.

Work for Bassoon and Piano. The Enchantress Plays was commissioned by the Park Lane Group for the PLG Young Artists Series. It was first performed on 8th January 1991 at the Purcell Room, London. Duration 8 minutes. Suitable for advanced players.