Bassoon and Piano-Part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series Philip Sparke's 15 Intermediate Classical Solos is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play about an octave and a half and follows on from Sparke's 15 Easy Classical Solos.Specifically tailored to suit the individual instrument this book introduces the developing player to the world of the classics by using simple yet attractive melodies that fit their limited range.The carefully selected pieces include music from the 17th to the 19th century and cover a wide variety of styles from Handel to Tchaikovsky and from Clementi to Brahms.The book will provide invaluable additional material tocomplement any teaching method and includes both piano accompaniment and a demo/play-along CD.

This first volume of Bassoon Solos includes nine solos with Piano accompaniment edited by William Waterhouse. Suitable for intermediate players. Contents include Three Easy Pieces No.1 (Milde) Minuet From Quartet For Bassoon And Strings Op.1 No.6 (Ritter) Scherzo - Kolomyjka (Vojacek) Three Easy Pieces No.3 (Milde) Three Easy Pieces No.2 (Milde) Minuetto Giocoso (FranzJoseph Haydn) Bruit De Chasse (Corrette) Vivace And Largo Poco Andante - Sonata In E Minor Op.3 No. 3 (Michel Blavet) and Trois Sonates (Anton Diabelli).  

A set of four short and simple but wonderfully melodic pieces for the intermediate Bassoon soloist. Ideally suited to be performed as a set of four the pieces can be played individually making them perfect for early concerts festivals and recitals or just as a satisfying addition to your first repertoire.