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.

Composed by Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921), edited by Reiner Zimmermann. Op. 168. Instrumental solo book for bassoon solo and piano accompaniment. With solo part, standard notation, piano accompaniment and introductory text. Text language English, German and French. 27 pages. Published by C.F. Peters.

Bassoon and Piano

SKU: HL.14010241

Composed by Vernon Elliott. Music Sales America. Exam Material. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2005. 20 pages. Music Sales #PAT60603. Published by Music Sales (HL.14010241).

ISBN 9780853603993. 9x12 inches. English.

Four short pieces from the children's television series, including the famous signature theme by Vernon Elliott for Bassoon and Piano. Includes parts for treble clef C, and Bb instruments.

Bassoon and Piano

SKU: HL.14010245

Composed by Vernon Elliott. Music Sales America. TV-Film-Musical-Show. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2005. 24 pages. Music Sales #PAT60700. Published by Music Sales (HL.14010245).

ISBN 9780853603986. English.

Vernon Elliott. A Suite for Bassoon and Piano based on themes from the television series. Also includes solo parts for treble clef C and B flat instruments.

Bassoon and Piano. By Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Sol Schoenbach. Woodwind Solo. Size 9x12 inches. 88 pages. Published by Schirmer

Bassoon and Piano. By Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Sol Schoenbach. Woodwind Solo. Size 9x12 inches. 88 pages. Published by Schirmer