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.

By David M. Pierce, bassoon and Naki Sung Kripfgans, piano. For bassoon and piano. Solo part and 2 performace/accompaniment CDs. Published by Music Minus One

Bassoon and Piano

SKU: HL.14003986

Composed by Richard Rodney Bennett. Music Sales America. 20th Century. Book [Softcover]. 30 pages. Music Sales #NOV360039. Published by Music Sales (HL.14003986).

ISBN 9780853609858. 8.25x11.75x0.126 inches.

In the words of Laurence Perkins, I feel that this challenging, satisfying and musically very substantial sonata is one of the most important works for the solo bassoon in several years. Commissioned by South West Arts, this work was first performed by Michael Hancock and Laurence Perkins in February 1993 for Elizabeth's Music Society in the English coastal resort of Seaton. Score and part.

Bassoon and Piano

SKU: ST.C181

Composed by Graham Sheen. Wind & brass music. Clifton Edition #C181. Published by Clifton Edition (ST.C181).

ISBN 9790570811816.

Polka-dotsThere are three contrasting types of expression for the bassoonist here. The opening phrase is staccato which is followed (at bar 11) by a sustained counter melody. Finally (at bar 19) both these effects are combined in a second melody which needs very clear dynamic playing.

M onkey Puzzle
Sustai ning the sound while rearticulating the notes is important in this piece. In other words, the opening should be played almost slurred. Be aware of the changing harmonies underneath the held notes in the bassoon part.

Seri ous Song
Long but separate notes contrast with real legato. The main theme is marked tenuto, so full value for each note, especially ending notes. Even the quavers aren’t very short at this speed. Try to make the richest sound you can like, for example, a fine Russian baritone.
Three Pieces for Bassoon and Piano

Grade 1
Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: SP1161.

Bassoon and Piano. By Julius Weissenborn. Arranged by Himie Voxman. Solo Ensemble (Rubank). Size 9x12 inches. 8 pages. Published by Rubank Publications.

By Parker. For Bassoon and Piano. Solo Woodwind. Easy-medium. Collection. Published by Brass Wind Publications

Composed by Julius Weissenborn (1837-1888). Southern Music. Concert, Recital. Softcover. Southern Music Company #B587. Published by Southern Music Company