Peter Whelan "The Proud Bassoon" SACD

Peter Whelan "The Proud Bassoon" SACD

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5 stars 'Whelan's performances of these varied pieces are a delight, and in every way he meets the challenges presented by them. The spicy tone of his instrument is invigorating and well captured by the recording.' SA-CD.net

'Delightful. You've made the case for the renaissance of the bassoon.' BBC Radio 3 'In Tune'

5 stars 'Peter Whelan offers bassoon sonatas by Fasch and Telemann, which are among the first of their kind...' The Irish Times

This unique album is a collection of the very best of the virtuoso solo music composed for the galant French styled baroque bassoon.  Included are a wide range of works composed for the court, the Opèra, for the home and from the street, brought back to life by Peter and special guests Ensemble Marsyas. 

The basson or bassoon inspired many now forgotten high-level artworks by the greatest French composers. As the leaders in musical fashion, they in turn influenced their German contemporaries who were inspired by the elegance and lyrical possibilities of the new French instrument, especially in the expressive tenor register. 

This recording includes a world-premiere of the Irish Air, Eileen Aroon, arranged for bassoon and continuo by Handel's first violinist in Dublin, Matthew Dubourg. This beautiful melody subsequently became very popular in Europe and inspired compositions by both Haydn and Beethoven.

Tracklisting

  1. Les Indes galantes: Les Sauvages (Arr. for Chamber Ensemble)
  2. La Fabrit, "La Furstemberg"
  3. Les Indes galantes: Tambourins (Arr. for Chamber Ensemble)
  4. Bassoon Sonata in G Major, Op. 50, No. 2: I. Largo
  5. Bassoon Sonata in G Major, Op. 50, No. 2: II. Allemanda. Allegro
  6. Bassoon Sonata in G Major, Op. 50, No. 2: III. Largo
  7. Bassoon Sonata in G Major, Op. 50, No. 2: IV. Giga
  8. Bassoon Sonata in C Major, FaWV N:C 1: I. Largo
  9. Bassoon Sonata in C Major, FaWV N:C 1: II. Allegro
  10. Bassoon Sonata in C Major, FaWV N:C 1: III. Andante
  11. Bassoon Sonata in C Major, FaWV N:C 1: IV. Allegro assai
  12. Les goûts-réunis, ou Noveaux concerts, Concerto No. 13 in G Major: I. Vivement
  13. Les goûts-réunis, ou Noveaux concerts, Concerto No. 13 in G Major: II. Air agréablement
  14. Les goûts-réunis, ou Noveaux concerts, Concerto No. 13 in G Major: III. Sarabande tendrement
  15. Les goûts-réunis, ou Noveaux concerts, Concerto No. 13 in G Major: IV. Chaconne légère
  16. Sonata in F Minor, TWV 41:F1: I. Triste
  17. Sonata in F Minor, TWV 41:F1: II. Allegro
  18. Sonata in F Minor, TWV 41:F1: III. Andante
  19. Sonata in F Minor, TWV 41:F1: IV. Vivace
  20. Bassoon Sonata in E Minor, Op. 50, No. 1: I. Andante – Staccato
  21. Bassoon Sonata in E Minor, Op. 50, No. 1: II. Allemanda. Allegro
  22. Bassoon Sonata in E Minor, Op. 50, No. 1: III. Aria. Affetvos
  23. Bassoon Sonata in E Minor, Op. 50, No. 1: IV. Gavotta. Presto
  24. Eileen Aroon with Variations
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