This delightful collection of intermediate- to advanced-level duets is based on traditional sacred and secular Christmas carols. They are at times challenging (not for beginners) without being overwhelming;
For Bassoon and Piano by Alberto Orefici.
Orefici was a student of Jancourt at the Paris Conservatory. He followed his teachers example by composing the well-known Melodic Studies and
For Bassoon and Piano by W. A. Mozart. The Bassoonists Revenge! Tired of hearing clarinetists play K. 191? This is the beautiful second movement of Mozart's final wind concerto, popularized by Meryl Streep
Aeon: A Miniature Suite for Bassoon and Piano was written at the request of my very good friend, Carl Rath, who wanted a piece based on the very evocative wildlife photographs of Montana artist,
The Andante and Gavotte for Four Bassoons was composed in 1940. Although it bears no formal dedication, it is safe to assume that it was written for Van Vactor's close friends, bassoonists George
The Ballade for Bassoon and Piano, Op. 34, was composed for the bassoon studio examinations in 1912. The work is of moderate difficulty, only utilizing the upper range of the instrument to the