Bassoon and Piano - Grade 6-8

SKU: ST.C389

Composed by Various. Arranged by Martin Gatt. Wind and brass music. Clifton Edition #C389. Published by Clifton Edition (ST.C389).

ISBN 9790570813896.

An Album of Twenty French Songs arranged for Bassoon and Piano by Martin Gatt

Fauréâ??s poignant love song Après un rêve exists in many different transcriptions for various instruments (the most famous version perhaps being the one for cello and piano that Pablo Casals made in 1910), and provides the initial inspiration for this album of French songs transcribed for bassoon and piano. The bassoon is capable of a broad range of timbres and expression, and it is the lyrical, vocal quality of the instrument that Martin Gatt has always been attracted to. In both his performance and teaching, his emphasis is on the importance of what he calls â??vocalisingâ?? through the bassoon, and for him, music for the voice â?? especially art songs of the 19th and 20th centuries â?? has been a rich source of material for exploring the expressive tonal colours of the bassoon.

The treasure trove of French art song from composers ranging from Claude Arrieu to Louis Vierne, not to mention the greats like Berlioz or Debussy or Ravel, has made the task of choosing which songs to include in this album a difficult one. In the end, Martin has settled on eight composers who have produced some of the most appealing music in the genre â?? Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), Georges Bizet (1838-1875), Emmanuel Chabrier (1841-1894), Jules Massenet (1842-1912), Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), Henri Duparc (1848-1933), Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944), and Francis Poulenc (1899-1963). Rather than grouping by composer, the songs are set out in a way that contrasts different emotional worlds and sentiments, from the vibrant exuberance of Chabrierâ??s Lâ??île heureuse to the gentle melancholy of Poulencâ??s Mais mourir. These â??songs without wordsâ? for the bassoon, clearly demonstrate the instrumentâ??s cantabile qualities, varied nuances, and wide-ranging emotional possibilities.

Bassoon, piano

SKU: FG.55011-438-8

Composed by Paavo Heininen. Fennica Gehrman #55011-438-8. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-438-8).

ISBN 9790550114388.

All of Heininen's sonatas have different characters that are informed by the force fields created by classic solos and melodies in orchestral repertoire. There is also a certain encyclopaedic nature to the sonata cycle; many have been composed to various instruments. The character of the bassoon sonata is serious and classical, somewhat solemn.

Chamber Music & Piano Accompaniment 1 Bassoon 1 Piano - Grade 4

SKU: FL.FX074181

Composed by Jerome Naulais. Original Composition. Classical, Educational. Score and Set of Parts. FLEX Editions #FX074181. Published by FLEX Editions (FL.FX074181).

Here's how a little theme can travel in various musical styles and also around the world... - Jerome NAULAIS ;

A piece to be played from 6 years of practice. ; Instruments: 1 Bassoon 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 4.

Bassoon and Piano - easy

SKU: OU.9780193565340

Composed by Various. 32 pages. Oxford University Press #9780193565340. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193565340).

ISBN 9780193565340. 12 x 9 inches.

A varied collection of nine pieces for beginner to intermediate bassoonists.

15 Easy Solos for Contest and Performance with Online Audio and Printable Piano Accompaniments. Composed by Various. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Essential Elements Band Folios. Classical. Softcover Media Online. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

12 Popular Works Grades 5- 8+. Composed by Various. Arranged by Nicholas Daniel, Harman, Amy, and Amy Harman. Music Sales America. Softcover. 64 pages. Chester Music #CH86592. Published by Chester Music