Bassoon Concertos: Villa-Lobos, Hindemith, Jolivet, Gubaidulina (2005)

This collection of four modern concertos for bassoon may appeal to teachers and students of the instrument, but few others will be drawn to this album by Sergio Azzolini and the Kammerakademie Potsdam. Not that the soloist or the orchestra are in any way at fault; to the contrary, the performances are all top-notch, and Azzolini is clearly a tremendously skilled bassoonist with a marvelous tone; and the accompaniment he receives is well-balanced and wonderfully shaded. The problem seems to lie instead with the composers, ... Read More

This collection of four modern concertos for bassoon may appeal to teachers and students of the instrument, but few others will be drawn to this album by Sergio Azzolini and the Kammerakademie Potsdam. Not that the soloist or the orchestra are in any way at fault; to the contrary, the performances are all top-notch, and Azzolini is clearly a tremendously skilled bassoonist with a marvelous tone; and the accompaniment he receives is well-balanced and wonderfully shaded. The problem seems to lie instead with the composers, who have found in the bassoon few expressive options, and essentially written utility pieces with little to recommend them beyond practical use. Paul Hindemith's bone-dry Concerto for trumpet, bassoon and string orchestra (1949-1952) is the most obvious piece of Gebrauchsmusik, but Heitor Villa-Lobos' chortling Ciranda das sete notas (1933) is only marginally more colorful and engaging. André Jolivet's Concerto for bassoon, harp, piano and string orchestra (1954) is... Read Less

• All from $88.00
• New Music from $88.00
• Collectible from $88.00

• All Copies (1)
• Choose Release (1)

• Music Details
• Seller
• Sort Seller Rating Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Condition Condition: Reverse Release Date Release Date: Rev Sellers Near Me

• CD, New 2005, Capriccio Records UPC: 4006408671398 See Item Details ▾

  insomniacsonline BEST South Hackensack, NJ, USA

  $88.00 Add to Cart Add this copy of 20th Century Bassoon Concertos to cart. $88.00, new condition, Sold by insomniacsonline rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from South Hackensack, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by PMDS.

  	Edition: 2005, Capriccio Records CD, New	Details: UPC: 4006408671398 Label: Capriccio Records Released: 2005 Alibris ID: 17535588918	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.99 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
  Seller's Description: New. Size: 5x5x0; Buy from insomniacs! We dont sleep until your order is shipped! Professional packaging, same day shipping on most orders. View our feedback and buy with confidence.
  ► Contact This Seller
  Hide Details ▴

2005, Capriccio Records UPC: 4006408671398 CD See All from $88.00