Works for Bassoon | Avie AV2181

Works for Bassoon

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Label: Avie

Cat No: AV2181

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Release Date: 1st March 2010

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Bassoonist extraordinaire Judith Leclair, principal of the New York Philharmonic, revels in the virtuosity of chamber works featuring her instrument. America’s leading lady of the bassoon here steps into the limelight with an awe-inspiring performance of virtuoso chamber works featuring her instrument’s distinctive qualities.

Joined by two acclaimed American colleagues – Pittsburgh Symphony principal harpist Gretchen Van Hoesen and eminent chamber pianist Jonathan Feldman – Judith offers a programme of late 19th- and 20th century works linked by French origins or traditions.

Undoubtedly an important document for bassoonists, this is also a disc full of discoveries. From Roger Boutry’s modernist Interférences I and the Chopin-esque Andante and bravura Polonaise by the relatively obscure German bassoonist Ludvig Milde, to Bernard Andrès’ nostalgic Chants D’arriere- Saison (“Songs of a Season Past”), Camille Saint-Saëns’ magical Sonata and Reinhold Glière’s irresistible encore Humoresque, Judith Leclair and friends are sure to keep the bassoon to the fore.

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