Welcome to our stock of bassoon and contrabassoon music. This page lists orchestral excerpts and parts, master classes, bassoon methods, music and music collections, and studies and exercises. The music is in alphabetical order by title unless otherwise indicated. Since the distinction is not always clear between studies and methods or music collections, check the other categories if you don't find was you are looking for. We welcome suggestions for additional music to carry.
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B104: Invocation aux Quatre Lunes for Bassoon and Piano by Francine Aubin. International Music Diffusion, 2002, SS, 41 + 11 pages. Francine Aubin (1938-) is a French composer and artist who was a student of Tony Aubin and then his wife. Four movements: I. Andante/Piu mosso quasi Allegro etc., II. Tempo di Valse, III. Andante mobile non tropo lento, etc. IV. Molto vivace. The first and third movements have multiple tempos. College level including some tenor and treble clef. Click on the cover image to view the first page. | ||
WW109: Pastorale in A Minor
for Oboe (Flute,
Violin), Bassoon
(Cello, Viola de Gamba) and Continuo by Wilhelm Friedemann
Bach
edited by Kurt Walther.
Zimmermann, 1975. This piece has a "real" bassoon part as a featured
instrument along with the oboe.
It also includes a continuo part for cello, and a realized keyboard
part for harpsichord, piano, or organ. When this piece was first
published, Carl Philipp Emanuel
Bach was listed as the composer. More information came to light
afterwards and when it was reprinted in 1983 the composer's name was
corrected.
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B112: Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra in B-flat
(Piano Reduction) by Johann Christian Bach edited by Ákos Fodor.
Editio Musica Budapest, 1979, SS, 38 + 11 pages. Johann Christian Bach
(1735-1782) was the eleventh surviving child and youngest son of Johann
Sebastian Bach. He is sometimes referred to as "the London Bach." This
piece is in three movements: Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro. Early
College level with a duration of about 22 minutes. Here is a
performance with a small ensemble. The current regular price of this
piece is $22.95. |
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B113: Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra in E-flat
(Piano Reduction) by Johann Christian Bach edited by Tamás
Zászkalieczky.
Editio Musica Budapest, 1979, SS, 31 + 14 pages. This
piece is in three movements: I. Allegro spirituoso, II. Largo ma non
tanto, and II. Temp di Menuetto, più tosto Allegro. Lots of tenor clef.
College level with a duration of about 22 minutes. Here is an
audio recording. The price of this piece which used to be $17.95 has
been reduced by the distributor to the current level. |
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B027: Five Suites for Solo Bassoon by J.S. Bach transcribed by Arthur Weisberg. LudwigMasters/Alfred, 2011, SS, 41 pages. This book contains the first five of Bach's Six Suites for Solo Cello, among the greatest music ever written for a solo instrument. (The sixth was not included because of extensive use of double stops and range issues.) The transcriber provides notes on tempos, grace notes, breaths, dynamics, vibrato, trills, and repeats. This book was originally published by Arthur Weisberg in 2002. It is now available in a new edition. |
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G212: Bach Suites for Cello Solo (BWV 1007-1012) by J.S. Bach. C.F. Peters, 43 pages. For those in search of a less expensive version of these suites we offer an edition for cello. If you don't mind the multiple stops, the bowing and fingering markings you can save some money. | ||
B119: Bach Partita BWV 1013
Transcribed for Bassoon
Solo
by William Waterhouse. Universal Edition, 1993, SS, 6 pages. This piece
originally for flute was discovered in 1917 and is believed by music
scholars to be by Bach. It is in four movements: Allemande, Corrente,
Sarabande, and Bourrée Anglaise. College level with a duration
of about 14 minutes. Includes notes by the editor. This
piece was used
for the 2008 Fernand
Gillet-Hugo Fox Bassoon Competition.
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G291: 10 Old Christmas Carols Volume I for quartet of bass clef instruments arranged by Graham Bastable. International Music Co., 2016, SS, includes score and parts. These carols can be played by any combination of bass clef instruments. Includes performance notes and shows the range of each part. Contents: Coventry Carol; Shepherds, Rejoice!; In dulci jubilo; O Sanctissima; While Shepherds Watched; Nun kom, der Heiden Heiland; Gaudete!; En! Natus est Emmanuel; Psallite Unigemito; and Ding-Dong Ding! Click on the cover image to view a page of the score. | ||
WW152: Three
Duets WoO 27 for Clarinet and Bassoon
by Ludwig van Beethoven edited by Jerry Kirkbride and Jane Taylor.
International Music Co., 1979, SS, 13 pages for each part (no score).
While there is some doubt that Beethoven wrote these pieces, they are
popular nonetheless. I. Allegro commodo, Larghetto sostenuto, Rondo
(Allegretto); II. Allegro affecttuoso, Aria (Larghetto), Rondo (Allegro
moderato); and III. Allegro sostenuto, Andantino con moto, Allegro
assai. |
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WW185: Drei Duos (Three
Duets)
WoO 27 for Clarinet and Bassoon
by Ludwig van Beethoven edited by Egon Voss. Henle, 2010, SS. This
edition includes a score with the bassoon part and separate parts for
clarinet in C (for the first two duets which were originally for that
instrument) and parts for all three duets for clarinet in B-flat. The
Preface (in German, French, and English) describes the problematic
history of these duets while a Comments section at the end has notes on
the editing. I. Allegro commodo, Larghetto sostenuto, and Rondo
(Allegretto); II. Allegro affecttuoso, Aria (Larghetto), and Rondo
(Allegro
moderato); and III. Allegro sostenuto, Aria con Variazioni (Andantino
con moto), and Allegro
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WW030: Beethoven
Trio for Piano, Flute and Bassoon WoO 37
by Ludwig van Beethoven edited by Friedhelm Klugman with piano
fingerings
by Hans-Martin Theopold. Henle, 1981, SS. Includes performance parts
for flute, bassoon, and piano (which includes the other parts in the
score). This trio was
written between 1786-90. |
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B061: Concert Piece for Bassoon and Orchestra Op. 2 (1827) Piano Reduction by Franz Berwald edited by Michael Töpel. Baerenreiter, 1995, 16 + 6 pages. This early romantic showpiece for bassoon is fairly short (12 minutes). It opens with a long Allegro non troppo, followed by Andante, two Variazione, Adagio, and concludes with Tempo I. | ||
B078: Transfigurazione for
Bassoon Solo Op. 42 by Rainer Bischof. Doblinger,
1996, SS, 4
pages. Rainer Bischof (1947-) is an Austrian composer who
has studied law, philosophy, and art history in addition to composition
and has held positions a teacher and arts official. His music employs
the twelve-tone method, adopting the expressionist, emotional side from
Schönberg and Berg via his teach Apostel. This contemporary piece
is dedicated to and was first performed by Milan Turkovic. It includes
flutter tonguing and some multiphonics (instructions are given). It has
many sections with various meters and tempos. An advanced work. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B105: Quatre Esquisses for Bassoon and Piano
by François Blot. International Music Diffusion, Co., 1997, SS, 11
pages (piano score only). This is an
advanced contemporary piece that includes multiphonics (with fingerings
for both German and French system bassoons) and other contemporary
techniques. Includes several pages of notes and fingerings Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B111: Concerto in D major
for Bassoon and Piano by
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier edited by Leonard Sharrow. International
Music Co., 1968, SS, 8 + 3 pages. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
(1689-1755) was a French baroque composer of instrumental music. This
is a reduction for piano of this
Late Baroque concerto by Boismortier originally for bassoon
and orchestra. Three movements: Allegro, Largo (bassoon ad libitum),
and Allegro. Advanced high school/early college level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B098: 6 Sonates Op. 40 Vol. 1 for 2 Bassoons by
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier. International Music Diffusion, 2005, SS,
16 pages (score format). The first three
sonatas in score format. Upper intermediate level. These should be
excellent for college level player sight reading. Here is an
audio recording of the first sonata. Click on the cover
image to view the first page. B099: 6 Sonates Op. 40 Vol. 2 for 2 Bassoons by Joseph Bodin de Boismortier. International Music Diffusion, 2005, SS, 16 pages (score format). The final three sonatas in score format. Upper intermediate level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B134: Premier Solo for
Bassoon and Piano by Eugène Bourdeau edited by Himie Voxman.
Rubank, 1941, 7 + 3 pages. A one movement work which starts at Moderato
but accelerates in places. Advanced intermediate level and entirely in
bass clef. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B076: Canons and Hockets
Concert Duet for Bassoons
by Jerry L. Bowder. Manduca Music, 1996, SS. One extended movement of
what
looks like a fun piece. Separate parts in score format
with the other part in small print. Probably early college level, but
might
be attempted by an outstanding high school duo. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW113: Contrastes III for Clarinet and Bassoon by Eugene Bozza. Alphonse Leduc, 1977, SS, 12 pages. Includes two copies of the parts in score format. There are eight short movements in this piece. Early college level. | ||
B100: 6 Sonates Vol. 1 for 2 Bassoons by
Jean-Daniel Braun. International Music Diffusion, 2005, SS,
15 pages (score format). The first three
sonatas in score format. Intermediate to upper intermediate level. Good
for sight reading. Click on the cover
image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B075: Sonata in F for
Bassoon and Piano
by Alexander Brent-Smith. Rosewood, 2003, SS, 34 + 9 pages. Alexander
Brent-Smith (1889-1950) was a British composer,
author, and teacher. This sonata is in
three movements: I. Allegro Moderato, II. Tempo di Minuetto, and III.
Allegretto grazioso. Early college level. |
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WW069: Trio in D minor for Oboe (Clarinet), Bassoon (Viola/Bass Clarinet/Basset Horn) and Piano by Alexander Brent-Smith. Rosewood, 2003, (includes piano score and all parts). This work was first performed in 1943. It is in three movements: I. Allegro Moderato, II. Andante, and III. Allegretto. It should be playable by those at the early college level (and adult amateurs). | ||
B155: Girl
on a beach under a
sunshade for
Bassoon and Piano (or Orchestra)
by Paul Carr. Comus Edition, 1993, SS, 6 + 2 pages. After a pencil
portrait by Alfred Munnings. This attractive solo for bassoon &
piano is also available with accompaniment for a small orchestra of
flute, clarinet, horn, harp and strings. Marked Relaxed and free
throughout. The middle section is a waltz (più mosso), which is
followed by a Recitative with tempo primo returning for the conclusion.
Early college level (and in the key of B). Duration about 5
minutes.
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WW093: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano by Paul Challine. International Music Diffusion, 1990, PB/SS, 67 + 18 + 20 pages (includes parts and piano score). Paul Challine (1908-1994) was a French composer and lawyer who wrote mostly chamber music. While much of his music was written while he was a POW during World War II, this piece was written in 1981. It is a substantial trio in four movements: I. Allegro moderato, II. Scherzo (Léger it rythmé), III. Andante (triste et grave), and IV. Finale (Anime). All movements have tempo changes. College level. | ||
B166: 8 More Original Jazz Duos for Clarinet and Bassoon by Mike Curtis. MSS Publishing, 1993, SB, 31 pages (score format). These duets are in a variety of styles including swing, Latin, blues, etc. There are two pieces where part of the bassoon part is in tenor clef. Upper intermediate level and up. Click on the cover image to see a sample page. SALE Price, $5.00 Off. | ||
WW227: Woodwind Friends, 25
Intermediate Duets
by Mike Curtis.
MSS Publishing, 2010, SB, 73 pages in score format. This book has 25
intermediate duets with parts in C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef. The
composer has computed that there are more than 50 possible combinations
of woodwind instruments that can play them. These duets are
progressive. They gradually build the student's experience of time
signatures, articulations, tempi, dynamics, keys, styles and rhythmic
complexity. They were written to be short and fun. Click on
the cover
image to see a sample page. Use your browser's Back button to return. |
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WW313:
Conversations pour clarinette et basson by Jean-Michel
Damase.
Editions Henry Lemoine, 2000, SB, 20 pages in
score format. Jean-Michel Damase (1928-2013) was a French pianist,
conductor and composer. This suite for clarinet and bassoon has six
"conversations" in a variety of tempos at the college level. Click on
the cover
image to see the first page page. |
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B132: Concertino in B-flat Major Op.
12 for
Bassoon and Piano
by Ferdinand David edited by Simon Kovar. International Music Co.,
1956, SS, 10 + 4 pages. Ferdinand David (1810-1873) was a German
violinist and composer. This piece has two movements: Andante
cantabile and Presto agitato. College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B162: Introduction et polonaise for Bassoon and Piano by Jules Demersseman edited by Alexandre Ouzounoff. Billaudot, 2012, SS, 11 + 4 pages. Bassoonist Alexandre Ouzounoff has arranged and edited 19th-century flutist Jules Demersseman’s Introduction et Polonaise for solo bassoon and piano. For intermediate to advanced players (rated a 6 on the publisher's 9 step scale). Duration of about 8:30. | ||
B094: Sonate Op. 24 No. 1 in C Major for Bassoon
and Basso
Continuo (Piano)
by François Devienne edited by Jean-Christophe Dassonville.
International Music Diffusion, 2000, SS, 10 + 6 + 4 pages.
François Devienne (1759-1803) was a French bassoonist and flutist who
composed a large number of pieces for woodwind duets, trios, and
quartets, as well as concertos and operas. This is the first of six
sonatas for bassoon in Opus 24. It is in three movements: Allegro,
Adagio, and Minuet with (3) Variations. Quite a bit of tenor clef.
Includes a score which can be used for piano and a part marked "basse"
for the basso continuo line (which is also in the score). College
level. Here
is an audio recording of the first movement. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the score. |
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B170:
Concerto for Contrabassoon Solo part
and Piano reduction
by Daniel Dorff. Theodore Presser Co., 1991/2017, SS, 20 + 7 pages.
Commissioned by contrabassoonist Norman Spielberg, this concerto
celebrates the extended range of the instrument. Originally scored for
contrabassoon with clarinet, horn, and strings, this piano reduction
stays true to the accompaniment. The warmly-received Concerto has been
performed at IDRS conventions. For advanced performers. Duration of 12
minutes. Click
on the cover
image to view the first page of the contra part. |
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B157: Hungarian Folk Songs for two Bassoons by
László Draskóczy. EditionDarok, 1992, SS, 7 pages in score format. Four
not especially difficult duets suitable for most high school level
bassoonists (see sample). Click on the cover
image to view a sample page.
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B120: Sonatine-tango for Bassoon and Piano by Pierre Max Dubois. Billaudot, 1984, SS, 15 + 6 pages. In four movements: I. Violent et animé, II. Scherzando, III. Sarabande, and IV. Vivace. College level with a duration of about 7 minutes. This piece was used for the 2008 Fernand Gillet-Hugo Fox Bassoon Competition. | ||
B053: Romance
for Bassoon and Orchestra Op. 62 Piano Reduction
by Edward Elgar. Novello, 1910, SS, 6 + 2 pages. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B035: Concerto for Bassoon and Wind Ensemble by Eric Ewazen, edition for bassoon and piano by the composer. Southern Music Co., 2004, SS, 40 + 12 pages. This piece was commissioned by Dr James Croft of Flordia State University and premiered by Jeff Keesecker in June 2003. In four movements: I. Andante con moto, II. Allegro vivace, III. Largo, and IV. Allego molto. There are recordings on YouTube of the second movement with wind ensemble and the fourth movement with piano. The wind ensemble parts are available as a rental. | ||
B064: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano by Alvin Etler. Associated Music Publishers, 1955, SS, 28 + 8 pages. Dedicated to Emil Hebert. Etler (1913-1973) was a student of Hindemith and was influenced by Bartók and Copland. In four movements: Moderately slow, Fast, Slow, and Fast. This is an upper level college work. | ||
WW177: Tre Bagattelle for flute, clarinet and bassoon by Ferenc Farkas. Berben, 1993, SS, (includes score and parts). Ferenc Farkas (1905-2000) was a Hungarian composer and music educator who composed a number of popular pieces for woodwinds. In three movements: I. Allegretto, II. Andante, and III. Allegro. Suitable for early college level, amateur adult trios, and better high school ensembles. | ||
B171: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
for Bassoon and Piano by Stephen Foster arranged by Bela Kovacs.
EditionDarok, SS, 8 + 4 pages. This familiar tune by Stephen Foster has
been arranged as a Theme and Variations. After the Andante theme the
variations are I. Poco piu mosso, II. L'stesso tempo, III. Lento,
maestoso and IV. Allegro molto. The final variation includes a cadenza.
Advanced high school/early college level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B103: Two Duos Concertants Op. 65 for 2 Bassoons
by Georg-Friederich Fuchs (more commonly spelled Georg Friedrich
Fuchs).
International Music Diffusion, 2005, SS, 22 pages (score format). Georg
Friedrich Fuchs
(1752-1821) was a German conductor, composer and instrumental music
teacher who relocated to Paris in 1795 and became a professor at the
Paris Conservatory. Two duets at an advanced intermediate level with
some tenor clef. Click on the cover
image to view the first page. |
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B135: Six Sonatas Volume 1 for
Bassoon and Piano
by
John Ernest Galliard edited by Arthur Weisberg. International Music
Co., 1963, SS, 17 + 7 pages. Johann Ernst Galliard (1687-1749) was a
German composer and oboist. The first three sonatas. Advanced high
school/early college level. |
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B136: Six Sonatas Volume 2 for
Bassoon and Piano
by
John Ernest Galliard edited by Arthur Weisberg. International Music
Co., 1963, SS, 14 + 7 pages. The second three sonatas. These may be
slightly easier than those in volume 1 and they are all in bass clef.
High
school/early college level. |
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B168: Compatible
Trios for Church for Bassoon, Trombone, Cello or Bass
arranged by Doris Gazda and Larry Clark. Carl Fischer,
2015, SS, 44 pages in score format. This unique collection contains
trio settings of popular church hymns that can be played by any
combination of three instruments, giving you the opportunity to perform
these settings with any wind, brass, or strings. A piano score is
available that contains piano/keyboard parts along with a concert pitch
score of the instrumental music. Includes: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
(Ein feste Burg); Abide with Me (Eventide); Amazing Grace; America, the
Beautiful (Materna); Battle Hymn of the Republic; Come, Ye Thankful
People (St. George’s Windsor); Eternal Father, Strong to Save; Faith of
Our Fathers; For the Beauty of the Earth; God of Our Fathers (National
Hymn); Holy, Holy, Holy; Joyful, Joyful; Let Us Break Bread Together;
Nearer, My God, to Thee; Now Thank We All Our God (Nun danket alle
Gott); Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th); Prayer of
Thanksgiving (Kremser); Rock of Ages; Still, Still with Thee; The
Church’s One Foundation; We, Thy People, Praise Thee (St. Anthony
Chorale); and What a Friend We Have in Jesus. We carry the books for
B-flat, E-flat and bass clef instruments and can order the rest. Click on
the cover
image to view the first page of the music. |
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G315: Compatible
Duets for Winds Vol. II for Trombone, Baritone or Bassoon
arranged or composed by
Larry Clark. Carl Fischer, 2017,
SS, 48 pages.
Continuing with the success of the popular Compatible series,
Compatible Duets for Winds Volume 2 contains 29 duets in a variety of
styles that can be played with any combination of two wind instruments.
Students can develop their chamber-ensemble skills while playing with
their friends, no matter what wind instruments they play. Typical
difficulty (US) grade 3. Click
on the cover
image to view the Table of Contents and a sample page. |
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G286: Compatible
Trios for Weddings for Bassoon, Trombone, Cello or Bass
arranged by Doris Gazda and Larry Clark. Carl Fischer,
2016, SS, 46 pages in score format. This unique collection contains
trio settings of popular music for wedding ceremonies that can be
played by any combination of three instruments--wind, brass, or
strings. Included are classic songs for pre-ceremony, processional,
recessional, and post-ceremony, such as Air on the G-String, Amazing
Grace, Ave Maria, Bridal Chorus, Canon in D, Jesu, Joy of Man's
Desiring, Trumpet Voluntary, and Wedding March. We have editions for
instruments in C, B-flat, and E-flat, and the versions for Flute, Horn
in F, Tuba, Viola and a piano score that
contains
piano/keyboard parts along with a concert pitch score of the
instrumental music. Click on
the cover
image to view sample pages from the piano score book which includes the
trio parts. |
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WW049: Trio Pathétique for Clarinet,
Bassoon
(Violoncello) and Piano by
Michail Glinka. Music Rara, 1957, SS. In four
movements: Allegro Moderato, Scherzo, Largo and Allegro con spirito.
This is a major work that brings out the best qualities of each
instrument. The clarinet and bassoon parts are not especially difficult
but it requires an excellent pianist. |
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C2224: Passacaglia by
G.F. Händel (Handel) arranged by Bela Kovacs. EditionDarok,
2014, SS, includes parts and score. For 2 B-flat clarinets and bass
clarinet or bassoon. It is from the Halvorsen Suite no. 7. This is a
sectional piece with many tempos. Early college level. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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G158: Concertante in B-flat major Hob. I:105 for Oboe, Bassoon, Violin, Violoncello and Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by Joseph Haydn edited by Sonja Gerlach with piano reduction by Siegfried Petrenz. Henle, 2007, PB. This piece was written by Haydn while in London in 1792 and was very warmly received. The "solo" parts alternate between solo passages and playing along with the rest of the orchestra in tuttis. In three movements: I. Allegro, II. Andante (in 6/8), and II. Allegro con spirito. Overstock Special! $15.00 off regular price of $39.95 while supplies last. | ||
B158: Ereignisse for Bassoon (Solo)
by Werner Heider. Heinrichshofen, 2010. SS, 4 pages. Werner Heider
(1930-) is a German composer, pianist and conductor. "Ereignisse" has a
number of translations. I like "incident" best for music but don't know
if that is what the composer intended. This is a contemporary solo work
that uses flutter tonguing, glissando, spoken words, and two
multiphonics. College level with a duration of 4 minutes. Click on the cover
image to view the final page of the music and the performance notes.
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B055: Hindemith
Sonate for Bassoon and Piano by
Paul Hindemith. Schott, 1939, SS, 12 + 3 pages. In two movements:
Leicht bewegt and Langsam/Marsch/Beschulss, Pastorale-Ruhig. The
second movement
of this piece was used for the 2009 IRDS Young Artist Competition. |
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B060: Concertino
for Bassoon and Orchestra (edition for bassoon and piano)
by
Peter Hope. Emerson Edition, 2002, SS, 44 + 14 pages. This Concertino
marks a deliberate return to original composition by Peter Hope after
many years of commercial work, and was sparked off by the desire to
write something for this neglected instrument. Using exciting rhythms,
flavors of the blues and Latin America, he has created an expressive
and virtuosic work to gladden the hearts of bassoonists and audiences
alike. In three movements: Moderato; Andante, quasi blues; and Giocoso. |
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B147: Concerto
for F Major
for Bassoon and Piano (originally for bassoon and orchestra)
by Johann Nepomuk Hummel edited by Leonard Sharrow. International
Music,
1973, SS, 27 + 8 pages. Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) was an
Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist. This is one of the standards of
the bassoon repertoire. In three movements: Allegro moderato, Romanza
(Andantino e cantabile), and Rondo (Vivace). College level with a
duration of about 26 minutes. |
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WW238: Trio in G minor for Clarinet, Bassoon and Piano by William Hurlstone. Emerson Edition, 2006, SS, 50 + 15 + 14 pages. William Yates Hurlstone (1876-1906) was a talented British composer whose untimely death, before he could reach full maturity as a composer, has resulted in undeserved obscurity. This work was written in 1896/97 but the third movement was lost for many years and this is the first publication of the complete work (the full story can be found here, scroll down to see it). The four movements are: I. Allegro moderato, II. Andante, III. Scherzo (Allegretto con moto), and IV. Andante maestoso/Allegro vivace. College level. | ||
B073: Partita
for Solo Bassoon by
Gordon Jacob. Oxford University Press/Allegro Music, 1971, SS, 4 pages.
This
5 1/2 minute work is dedicated to William Waterhouse. It is in five
movements: 1. Preludio (Allegro Molto), 2. Valse (Tempo di Valse
animato), 3, Presto (Presto assai), 4. Aria antiqua (Andante), and 5.
Capricietto (Allegro molto). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B107: Cavatine on "Donna Caritea" by Mercandante Op. 60
for Bassoon and Piano by
Eugene Jancourt. International Music Diffusion, 2005, SS, 10 + 3 pages.
Eugène Jancourt (1815-1901) was one of the great bassoonists of the
nineteenth century. He was the bassoon professor at the Conservatoire
de Paris from 1875-1891, and it is reported that he at one time or
another held all of the most important orchestral bassoon positions in
Paris. He also contributed improvements to what became the modern
French system for the bassoon. It was a popular trend in the nineteenth
century to borrow themes from well-known operas and work them into
virtuoso show pieces. Jancourt's contribution to this genre is an
adaptation of a cavatine from Mercadante's Caritea, regina di Spagna,
an opera composed in 1826. A college level work with a duration of
5:30. Click here
to listen to a performance. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the bassoon part. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW402: Six Ragtimes for flute or clarinet or bassoon and piano by Scott Joplin edited by Dieter H. Förster. Kunzelmann, 1979. Six familiar Joplin rags: Original Rags, Elite Synchopations, The Entertainer, The Favorite, The Chrysanthemum, and The Ragtime Dance. The CD is no longer available. | ||
WW167: Duo Op. 73
for Clarinet and Bassoon
by Michael Kibbe. Michael Kibbe, 2007, SB, (includes score and parts).
Premiered in 1983, this revised edtion was published in late 2007. The
work is in three movements: I. Briskly, II. Quietly Moving, and III.
Very fast. Duration about 8 minutes. Early college level. |
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C1158: Pink Flamingos Tango
for Clarinet and Bass
Clarinet (or
Bassoon)
by Michael Kibbe. Michael Kibbe, 2006, (includes all parts).
Originally written for wind quintet, the composer has adapted this
piece for two players. At an Allegro sensuoso tempo, this should be
playable by good high school/adult amateur performers and beyond. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW142: Sonata Op. 40 for
Bass Clarinet (or
Bassoon) and
Piano by
Michael Kibbe. Stretto Music, SB, 24 + 7 pages. This piece was composed
in 1977-78 (and revised in 2005) and is in a very straightforward
Neoclassical style in three contrasting movements with an emphasis on
clarinet of form and of the melodic ideas. The movements are: I.
Allegro deciso, II. Andante tranquillo, and III. Allegro vivo. College
level with a duration of about 9:30. |
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B163: Solo
pour le basson
for Bassoon and Piano by
Hyacinthe Klose edited by Alexandre Ouzounoff. Billaudot, 2012, SS, 11
+ 4 pages. Hyacinthe Klosé (1808-1880) was a French clarinetist,
professor at the Conservatoire de Paris, and composer. This is a
sectional piece with several short cadenzas. The main sections are:
Allegro vivo, Andante cantabile, Allegro and Allegro leggiero. It is
rated a 7 on the publisher's 9 step difficulty scale. Duration of about
7:00. |
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B057: Monolog
5 Bassoon
by Erland von Koch. Gehrmans, 1977, SS. This piece for solo bassoon was
written in 1975. It is in two parts (which may be played separately).
Part I is Andante con moto/Poco più mosso (which is an inversion
of the Andante con moto section). Part II is Allegretto giocoso/Allegro
vivace/Allegretto burlesco, etc. in other words, a comical bassoon
character piece. College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B133: Concerto in C major for Bassoon and Piano by Jan Anton Koželuch edited by Leonard Sharrow with cadenzas by Milan Turkovic. International Music Co., 1981, SS, 19 + 6 pages. Jan Antonín Koželuh (1738-1814) was a Czech (Bohemian) composer. It is in three movements: I. Allegro, II. Larghetto, and III. Vivace. Early college level. | ||
B117: I Never Saw Another
Butterfly for soprano
voice and bassoon. Music by Lori Laitman and texts by
children of
the Holocaust. Arsis Press, 2002,
SS. Includes two parts in score format. Originally written for voice
and saxophone,
the composer has
created editions for clarinet
and
bassoon. Based on poetry by children from the Terezin concentration
camp and written in 1996, the six songs of the cycle use varied imagery
and musical styles. The composer writes: "One cannot help but be
touched by the hope and innocence that these children put into their
poetry, despite their terrible surroundings. The accompaniment of the
saxophone is intended to be haunting and soulful, with echoes of
Klezmer music." The song titles are: The Butterfly, Yes--That's the Way
Things Are, Birdsong, Man Proposes, God Disposes, and The Old House.
The first performance was at John Hopkins University in 1996 with
soprano Lauren Wagner and saxophonist Gary Louie, for whom the piece
was written. |
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B056: Concertino
for Bassoon and String Orchestra Op 45. No. 4 by
Lars-Erik Larsson. Gehrmans, 1957, SS, 20 + 7 pages. Piano reduction.
In
one continuos movement with several sections marked: Allegro
moderato/Larghetto/Allegro moderato/Allegro molto/Presto. College level. B127: Concertino for Bassoon and String Orchestra Op 45. No. 4 by Lars-Erik Larsson. Gehrmans, 1957, SS, 21 pages. Score. (The parts are available as a rental.) |
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WW237: Trio for Clarinet (Violin), Bassoon (Viola/Bass Clarinet/Basset Horn) and Piano by Charles Harford Lloyd. Rosewood Publications, 1997, SB, (includes piano score and all parts). Charles Harford Lloyd (1864-1919) was a celebrated organist and music professor who also did some composing. Although most successful as a choral composer, he wrote a few other works including this one and a Duo Concertante for clarinet and piano. In three movements: I. Allegro con brio, II Andante espressivo, and III. Allegro moderato. (Early) college level. | ||
B115: Concerto for
Bassoon and Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by
Guido Mancusi. Musikverlag Alexander Mayer, 2006, SS, 24 + 13 pages.
Guido Mancusi (1966-) is an Italian conductor and composer who studied
bassoon during his student days in Vienna. In three movements: I
Allegro vivace, II. Andante comodo, III. Andante/Allegro scherzando. A
college level work. |
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V068: Quatre Chants Vénitiens for Voice, Tenor
Saxophone (or Bass Clarinet, Bassoon or Horn) and Piano by Alain
Margoni. Editions Combre, 2005, SS, includes piano score with vocal
part and individual instrumental parts. Alain Margoni (1934-) is a
French composer, conductor and music educator. The four songs are I.
Chant d'Amour, II. Chant de Prison, III. Chant d'espérance, and IV.
Chant sur l'eau. This is intended for a female vocal performer. The
range is from the A below middle C to the G just above the staff.
College level. Here
is an audio recording of the first song with tenor saxophone (the other
songs are also available). Click on the cover
page to view a sample page which is also from the first song. |
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WW319: Adagio from the Serenade 'Gran Partitta' (K 361/370a) for 2 Clarinets and Bassoon or Bass Clarinet by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arranged by Anthony Masiello. MMHC Music Publications, 2014, SS, includes all parts and score. The lowest note in the bass clarinet part is a low F. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the score. | ||
B048: Mozart Concerto in B-flat
major for Bassoon
and Orchestra KV 191 (Piano Reduction) by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart edited
by Franz Giegling with piano reduction by Martin Schelhaas.
Baerenreiter (BA4868a), 2003. This edition includes a solo part based
on the
urtext of the New Mozart Edition, cadenzas and
eingänge by Jane Gower (two for each opportunity), the piano
part which is described as "easy to play," and a preface
in German and English by the editor and additional comments on
performance practice by Gower. |
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B074: Mozart Concerto in
B-flat
major for Bassoon and Orchestra KV 191 (Piano Reduction)
by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart edited
by Ernst Herttrich with piano reduction by Siegried Petrenz.
Henle, 2006. Cadenzas (two for each) and
eingänge (three for each) by noted Mozart scholar and performer
Robert Levin. Includes a preface
in German, English, and French by the editor and some notes on the
editing. |
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B059: Mozart
Sonata for Bassoon and Violoncello in B-flat major KV 292 (196c)
by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Breitkopf & Haertel, 1984?, SS, 11
pages.
This work is believed to have been written in Munich towards the
beginning of 1775 for the amateur bassoonist Baron Thaddäus von
Dürnitz. There is some question about the lower voice being
written for cello but it has found wide acceptance in this and other
combinations. In three movements: Allegro, Andante, and Rondo (Allegro). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B093: Divertimento for Contrabassoon and String Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by Otmar Nussio. International Music Diffusion, 2001, SS, 16 + 4 pages. Otmar Nussio (1902-1990) was an Italian-born flutist, composer and conductor of Swiss descent. This piece is in five movements: Intrada, Minuetto, Pantomima, Nenia, and Corteggio. The piano reduction is by the composer. College level. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the contrabassoon part. | ||
B049: Rhapsody for Bassoon
by Willson Osborne.
C.F. Peters, 1958. An excellent one movement work which is one of the
most popular compositions for solo bassoon. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B083: Le Bal des Ours for Bassoon Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS,
includes score and parts.
Ryszard Paciorkiewicz (1934-2001) was a Polish bassoonist, composer and
teacher. He studied in Paris in 1964. Upon his return to Warsaw he was
the first bassoon of the Warsaw opera and formed his own bassoon
quartet for which he composed music. The translation of the title is
The Dance of the Bears. Early college level. Mixed meter mostly
3/8 and 5/8. Click
on the cover image to view the second page of the score. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B089: Une Bonne Femme Avait un Coq for Bassoon Quartet by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS, includes score and parts. This is based on the Polish song "Miała baba koguta." A translation of the French version of the title might be "A Good Woman Had a Rooster." However the woman in the Polish title is probably old and possibly ugly. Waltz tempo. Click on the cover image to view the final page of the score. | ||
B080: Canto for Bassoon Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS,
includes score and parts. This piece at a tempo of Adagio amorso isn't
very difficult. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B081: Dans La Famille for Bassoon Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS,
includes score and parts. Allegro tempo. Early college level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B087: Dans un Coin De Café for Bassoon Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS,
includes score and parts. Probably translates as "In a Corner Cafe."
Andantino tempo. Could be played by a high school level bassoon quartet
if such a thing exists. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score.
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B088: Dans une Cave Bȃtie en Briques for Bassoon
Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS,
includes score and parts. Translates as "In a Cave Built of Bricks"
or "In a Stone Basement." Based on the popular Polish tune "W Murowanej
Piwnicy." Vivo.
Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score.
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B092: Une Farce for Bassoon Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1990, SS,
includes score and parts. Fast, slow, fast format. The Polish name
"Figiel" translates as "Prank."
Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score. Normally we
would sell this for $10.95, however, the cover (but not the parts nor
the score) has a crease in it.
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B091: Maciek Va for Bassoon Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1990, SS,
includes score and parts. This piece is based on a Polish folk song and
is in 3/8. The Polish name of this piece,
"Idzie Maciek," translates to "Walking Stick. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score.
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B084: La Marcha des Braves for Bassoon Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1990, SS,
includes score and parts. It appears the Polish name of this piece
"Marsz Zuchow" relates it to the scout movement. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score.
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B086: Marcha des Fantoches en Bois for Bassoon
Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1990, SS,
includes score and parts. The French title of this piece could be
translated as March of the Wooden Puppets. Allegro marciale. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score.
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B085: La Mazurka en Miniature for Bassoon Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1990, SS,
includes score and parts. The mazurka is a Polish folk dance in triple
meter at a lively tempo, in this case Vivo. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score.
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B082: La Rencontre de 4 Messieurs for Bassoon
Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS,
includes score and parts. The title can be translated as the meeting or
encounter of the four gentlemen. It begins with a short cadenza for the
first bassoon. After the introduction the piece is a Humoresque. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score.
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B090: Trojak for Bassoon Quartet
by Ryszard Paciorkiewicz. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS,
includes score and parts. This piece begins Allegretto in 3/4 but after
the first 16 bars is Vivo in 2/4. This is appropriate as Trojak (which
means "threesome" or "trio" in Polish) is a Silesian folk dance. It is
a double partner dance and performed in groups of three: one male
dancer and two female dancers. The music of the dance has two parts: a
slow one in 3/4 and a fast one in 2/4 (but judging from samples of the
dance on YouTube, not too fast). Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score.
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B173: Vivace for
Bassoon (or Bass Clarinet) and roto-toms by
Krzysztof Penderecki. Schott, 2018, SS, 2 pages (1 copy in score
format). Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020) was a Polish conductor and
composer. The
roto-toms are a tunable percussion instrument. The bassoon/bass
clarinet part is entirely in bass cleff. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the performance score.
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B106: Nuées Ardentes Concerto for Bassoon, String Orchestra and Percussion (Piano Reduction) by Nicole Philiba. International Music Diffusion, Co., 2001, SS, 23 + 6 pages. Nicole Philiba (1937-) is a French composer. This piece is in three movements: I. Maestoso, II. Andante, and III. Allegro vivo. College level with some odd meters. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the score. | ||
B102: Pièces for 2 Bassoons
by André Philidor l'Aȋné. International Music Diffusion, 2005, 21 pages
(score format).
André Danican Philidor also rendered as André Philidor dit Philidor
l'Aȋné (1652-1730) was a
French composer and member of a family of musicians that served as
court musicians to the French kings. This item has four pieces: Suite
in Ré (5 movements), 2nd Suite en Fa (5 movements), 3rd Suite en Sol (4
movements), Air du Roi de la Chine (4 movements). The first two
movements of the latter has a Batterie de Tambour (percussion) part
(presumably optional). These duets are at the intermediate level
although there is a small amount of tenor clef in the first part. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the score. |
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B102: Pièces for 2 Bassoons
by André Philidor l'Aȋné. International Music Diffusion, 2005, 21 pages
(score format).
André Danican Philidor also rendered as André Philidor dit Philidor
l'Aȋné (1652-1730) was a
French composer and member of a family of musicians that served as
court musicians to the French kings. This item has four pieces: Suite
in Ré (5 movements), 2nd Suite en Fa (5 movements), 3rd Suite en Sol (4
movements), Air du Roi de la Chine (4 movements). The first two
movements of the latter has a Batterie de Tambour (percussion) part
(presumably optional). These duets are at the intermediate level
although there is a small amount of tenor clef in the first part. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the score. |
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B139: Concert Piece for Bassoon and
Strings (Piano
Reduction)
by Burrill Phillips.
Eastman School of Music, 1940, 9 + 3 pages. Burrill Phillips
(1907-1988) was an American composer, teacher, and pianist. This is
considered one of his more important pieces. It is in one movement
marked Allegro with a more expressive in lyrical section in the middle.
Advanced
high school or early college level with a duration of about 4:45. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B138: Concertpiece
Op. 35 for Bassoon and Piano
by Gabriel Pierné edited by Bernard Garfield.
International Music Co., 1957, SS, 12 + 4 pages. Gabriel Pierné
(1863-1937) was a French composer, conductor, and organist. In two
sections:
Allegro non troppo (mm=104) and Allegro scherzando (6/8 mm=126). Early
college level. |
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B137: Prélude de Concert
Op. 53 (On a Theme of Purcell) for Bassoon and Piano
by Gabriel Pierné.
Salabert, 1933, SS, 9 + 3 pages. This piece
is in one continuous movement at Allegro non troppo (mm=100). Advanced
high school or early college level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW038: Sonata for Clarinet and
Bassoon by
Francis
Poulenc. Chester Music, 1924, SS, 12 pages. The music is in score
format. Somewhat similar in style to Sonata for Two Clarinets, it has
three movements: Allegro, Romance, and Final. While the bassoonist
faces some endurance issues in the second and third movements, this is
excellent recital repertoire. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B050: Lyrical Concerto for Bassoon
and Orchestra (Piano
Reduction) by
Simon Proctor.
Southern Music Company, 2004, SS, 32 + 7 pages. Also includes an
optional part for Medieval Cupped Bells which can also be played on
Tubular Bells (Chimes) or Bells (Glockenspiel). Originally written for
the serpent, this cheerful and melodious piece is especially
well-suited for performance on other instruments that occupy the same
tonal region including the bassoon and contrabassoon. |
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B153: Vocalise
Op. 34 No. 14
for Bassoon and Piano by Serge Rachmaninoff edited by Leonard Sharrow.
International Music Co., 1972, SS, 4 + 1 pages. Originally for voice
and
piano this edition is in the key of C minor and is entirely in tenor
clef.
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B079: Five
Miniatures for Bassoon and Piano by
Ilan Rechtman. Elkan-Vogel, 1977, SS, 7 + 3 pages. It is amazing
that anything written by an 11 year old (not named Mozart) would not
only be published but still be in print after 30 years, but that is
what Israeli Ilan Rechtman (1963-), pianist and composer, accomplished.
This is actually six short pieces beginning with an Introduction (quasi
rubato) for bassoon alone followed by the five miniatures. An upper
intermediate level piece. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B151: Sonate for Bassoon and Piano Op. 168 by Camille Saint-Saëns. Durand, 1921, 21 + 8 pages. In three movements: I. Allegretto moderato, II. Allegro scherzando moderato, and III. Adagio/Allegro moderato. College level with a duration of about 12:20. | ||
B159: Bassoon Sonata Op. 168 for Bassoon and Piano by Camille Saint-Saëns edited by Peter Jost. Henle, 2010, SS, 16 + 6 pages. This new edition was based on the composer's manuscript and the first edition. It includes a Preface describing the creation of the three wind sonatas composed at the end of Saint-Saëns life and notes on sources and editing. In three movements: I. Allegretto moderato, II. Allegro scherzando moderato, and III. Adagio/Allegro moderato. College level with a duration of about 12:20. | ||
WW287: Six
Studies for
Clarinet and Bassoon
by Peter Schickele. Theodore Press Co., 2012, SS, 12 pages (score
format). As a teenage Schickele played both bassoon and clarinet has
maintained a "fondness for the combination" ever since. Now, years
later, he was presented with the opportunity to again compose for this
duo, with the resulting Six Studies, a short (9' total) set of varied
pieces ranging from reverent to raucous. For intermediate to advanced
performers. The titles are Cantilena, Parallel Motion, Spanish Nights,
Staccato, Hymn, and Vaudeville. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW202: Concerto in B-flat for
Clarinet, Bassoon and Orchestra (Piano
Reduction)
by Karl Stamitz edited by Johannes Wojciechowski. Sikorski, 1954, 28 +
8 + 8 pages (includes both parts and piano score). In three movements:
I. Allegro moderato, II. Andante moderato and III. Rondo. The parts are
well laid out with
excellent page turns. Cues are often provided before entrances and the
other solo part is provided for the two joint cadenzas. The 1954
publication of this work was the first time it had been published. |
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WW325: Old Shoes Op. 54 Duets for Clarinet and Bassoon by Don Stewart. Trillenium Music, 2013, SS, 13 pages. This work is in score format (2 copies) which some extra pages included to avoid page turns. This work is also available for for clarinet and bass clarinet (C2147). Four pieces: 1. Some Blues, 2. After Mose (a down-south funk), 3. Waltz, and 4. After Cole (Porter, in the style of Billy May both a show-tune and a bop). College level. Click on the cover image to view a sample page. | ||
WW043: Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon with String Orchestra and Harp (Piano Reduction) by Richard Strauss. Boosey & Hawkes, 1949, SS. Includes two copies of duet parts and the piano reduction in score format. The Concertino is in three movements: Allegro moderato, Rondo, and Tempo primo. | ||
B154: Sonatine
for Bassoon and Piano by Alexandre Tansman.
Eschig, 1952, SS, 10 + 4 pages. Alexandre Tansman (1897-1986) was born
in Poland, but after studying music and law there, move to Paris where
he spent most of his life (except for the World War II period in Los
Angeles). His music is primarily neoclassical, drawing on his Polish
and Jewish heritage as well as his French musical influences. In three
movements: I. Allegro con moto, II Aria (Largo cantabile), and III.
Scherzo (Presto). The piece is considered a classic of the bassoon
repertoire. College level with a duration of about 9 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B114: Sonata in F minor, TWV
41:f1
for Bassoon and Piano by Georg Philipp Telemann edited by
Simon
Kovar with realization of continuo by Robert Veyron-Lacroix.
International
Music Co., 1949, SS, 10 + 4 pages. Originally for bassoon or recorder
and continuo. In four movements: Andante cantabile, Allegro, Andante,
and Vivace. Upper intermediate level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B146: Ciranda
Das Sete Notas
for Bassoon and String Orchestra Piano Reduction by
Heitor
Villa-Lobos. PeerMusic, 1961, SS, 14 + 3 pages. The Ciranda das Sete
Notas (Round Dance of Seven Notes) for bassoon and strings, was written
in 1933 and was inspired by the ciranda, a children's round dance.
College level. Here is a performance with orchestra from YouTube: Part I
& Part
II. |
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B141: Antonio Vivaldi 10 Bassoon Concerti Vol. 1 for Bassoon and Piano by Antonio Vivaldi edited by Sol Schoenbach piano accompaniment realized by William Winstead. G. Schirmer, 1972, SS, 85 + 26 pages. Upper intermediate level and beyond. The five concerti in this volume are Concerto in D minor (Pincherle 282), Concerto in E minor (Pincherle 137), Concerto in A minor (Pincherle 72), Concerto in C major (Pincherle 46), and Concerto in C minor (Pincherle 432). | ||
B142: Antonio Vivaldi 10 Bassoon Concerti Vol. 2 for Bassoon and Piano by Antonio Vivaldi edited by Sol Schoenbach piano accompaniment realized by William Winstead. G. Schirmer, 1972, SS, 81 + 23 pages. Upper intermediate level and beyond. The five concerti in this volume are Concerto in C major (Pincherle 45), Concerto in F major (Pincherle 299), Concerto in G major (Pincherle 382), Concerto in B-flat major (Pincherle 382), and Concerto in E-flat major (Pincherle 433). | ||
B149: Concerto
in A minor F.
VIII, 7 for Bassoon, Strings and Harpsichord (Piano
Reduction)
by Antonio Vivaldi edited
and piano reduction by Angelo Ephrikian. Ricordi, 1986, SS, 13 + 4
pages. In three movements: Allegro molto, Andante molto, and Allegro.
College level. This is the same concerto in A minor that is in B141 where it is referenced as
Pincherele 72. This
piece was used
for the 2009 IRDS Young Artist Competition. |
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B129: Concerto in B-flat
major RV
501 "La Notte" for Bassoon and Piano by Antonio
Vivaldi edited
and piano reduction by Giorgio Federico Ghedini.
International Music Co., 1951, SS, 11 + 4 pages. This concerto was
originally for bassoon, strings and continuo. In five movements:
Largo/Andante molto, Fantasia (Presto), Presto, "Il sonno" (Adagio),
"Sorge l'aurora (Allegro). College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B130: Concerto in E minor RV
484
for Bassoon and Piano by Antonio Vivaldi edited by Leonard
Sharrow.
International Music Co., 1966, SS, 12 + 5 pages. This concerto was
originally for bassoon, strings and continuo. In three movements:
Allegro poco, Andante, and Allegro. College level. |
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B131: Concerto in F major RV
489
for Bassoon and Piano by Antonio Vivaldi edited by Leonard
Sharrow.
International Music Co., 1974, SS, 11 + 4 pages. In three movements:
Allegro, Largo, and Allegro. College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B145: Andante E Rondo Ongarese (Andante and Hungarian Rondo) Op. 35 for Bassoon and Piano by Carl Maria von Weber edited by Gábor Darvas. Schott, 1967, SS, 21 + 6 pages. Weber originally wrote this piece for viola and orchestra but later did this version for bassoon which is a very popular part of the bassoon repertoire. The Rondo is marked Allegretto. | ||
B118: Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra in F major Op. 75 Edition for Bassoon and Piano by Carl Maria von Weber edited by William Waterhouse. Universal Edition, 1990, SS, 22 + 9 pages. A very nice edition with notes on the editing by Waterhouse and prepared with attention to page turns in the bassoon part. In three movements: I. Allegro ma non troppo, II. Adagio, and III. Allegro. This edition was recommended for the 2008 Fernand Gillet-Hugo Fox Bassoon Competition. | ||
B148: Concerto in F major Op. 75 for Bassoon and Piano by Carl Maria von Weber edited by Leonard Sharrow. International Music Co., 1968, SS, 19 + 7 pages. In three movements: I. Allegro ma non troppo, II. Adagio, and III. Allegro. This edition has more articulations markings than the Universal Edition, does not have measure numbers, and the page turns are not as good (although the piece isn't long enough to make that a major issue). | ||
WW220: Prelude and Fugue for Two Clarinets and Bassoon (or Bass Clarinet) by Richard Walthew. Rosewood Publications, 1997, SB. Includes parts and score. Richard Walthew (1872-1951) was a British composer with a special affinity for chamber music. The Prelude is Andante Moderato and the Fugue is Andante espressivo. All of the parts are important and challenging at the early college level. | ||
B167: Carol of the Bells
Bassoon and Piano by Peter Wilhousky
arranged by Larry Clark. Carl Fischer, 2015, 2 + 1 pages. An easy
arrangement of this piece for bassoon and piano.
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G306: Carol of the Bells (Bass Clef edition) for Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Cello or Bass Trio by Peter Wilchousky arranged by Larry Clark. Carl Fischer, 1936/2017, 2 pages (score format). This familiar carol has been arranged for trio and can be played by any combination of instruments in this series (available in C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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G302: Carol of the Bells (Bass Clef edition) for Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Cello or Bass Quartet by Peter Wilchousky arranged by Larry Clark. Carl Fischer, 1936/2017, 3 pages (score format). This familiar carol has been arranged for quartet and can be played by any combination of instruments in this series (available in C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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B122: Arioso for Bassoon
and Piano by Julius Weissenborn edited by Robert S. Williams.
Southern Music, 2008, SS, 2 + 1 pages. This is from the Tone and
Performance Studies No. 3. A short piece for bassoon students who are
just beyond the beginning stage (for younger students) or older
beginners. We received this
copy directly from Southern Music. The new price since it has been
acquired is
$6.95.
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B160: Capriccio for Bassoon and Piano by Julius Weissenborn edited by Robert S. Williams. Southern Music, 2011, SS, 16 + 5 pages. This is from the Tone and Performance Studies No. 17. This is early college level piece with some tenor clef. The primary tempo is Allegro assai in one (3/4 time). The editor says it is a technical tour de force that should be played as fast as possible. The editor has included performance notes. We received this copy from Southern Music. The new price since it has been acquired is $21.95. | ||
B144: Elegie for Bassoon
and Piano by Julius Weissenborn edited by Robert S. Williams.
Southern Music, 2008, SS, 4 + 1 pages. This is from the Tone and
Performance Studies No. 10. This is an intermediate level piece. The
tempo is Grave (very slow). The editor calls it a "miniature
masterwork." We received this
copy from Southern Music. The new price since it has been acquired is
$6.95.
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B156: Humoresque
for Bassoon
and Piano by Julius Weissenborn edited by Robert S. Williams.
Southern Music, 2010, SS, 2 + 1 pages. This is Tone and
Performance Studies No. 11. This is an intermediate
level piece.
It is at a Commodo tempo with some Animato sections. The editor has
included performance notes.
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B143: Notturno (Nocturne)
for Bassoon
and Piano by Julius Weissenborn edited by Robert S. Williams.
Southern Music, 2007, SS, 7 + 2 pages. This is from the Tone and
Performance Studies No. 13. This is an upper intermediate level piece.
It is presented in one version in bass clef and another in tenor clef.
It begins Andantino, alla recitativo which is followed by Larghetto.
The editor has included performance notes. We received this
copy from Southern Music. The new price since it has been acquired is
$9.95.
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B150: Romance
No. 1
for Bassoon
and Piano by Julius Weissenborn edited by Robert S. Williams.
Southern Music, 2009, SS, 6 + 2 pages. This is from the Tone and
Performance Studies No. 16. This is an intermediate/upper intermediate
level piece.
It begins Andante con moto and alternates between that an faster tempos
throughout. The editor has included performance notes.
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B123: Song Without Words
for Bassoon
and Piano by Julius Weissenborn edited by Robert S. Williams.
Southern Music, 2008, SS, 3 + 1 pages. This is from the Tone and
Performance Studies No. 9. A piece at a slow tempo (Langsam) for early
intermediate bassoon students. We
received this
copy from Southern Music. The new price since it has been acquired is
$4.95.
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WW058: Three Short Stories for Clarinet and Bassoon by Gernot Wolfgang. Doblinger, 2003, SS, (includes parts and score). Gernot Wolfgang (1957-) is an Austrian born composer who lives in Los Angeles. He received his musical education in Austria and the United States. He has written chamber and orchestral music as well as for the film and TV industries. The three stories are: 1. Uncle Bebop (very fast with straight eighth notes), 2. Rays of Light (Rubato, expressive), 3. Latin Dance (also very fast with straight eighth notes). | ||
WW058a: Three Short Stories for Viola and Bassoon by Gernot Wolfgang. Doblinger, 2002, SS, (includes parts and score). Gernot Wolfgang (1957-) is an Austrian born composer who lives in Los Angeles. He received his musical education in Austria and the United States. He has written chamber and orchestral music as well as for the film and TV industries. The three stories are: 1. Uncle Bebop (very fast with straight eighth notes), 2. Rays of Light (Rubato, expressive), 3. Latin Dance (also very fast with straight eighth notes). | ||
B058: Ballade
for Bassoon and Orchestra Op. 33 Piano Reduction by
Julien-François Zbinden.
Breitkopf & Haertel, 9 + 3 pages. In one extended movement with
frequent meter and tempo changes. This is an advanced work that is
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Bindings: HB: Hard Bound, PB: Perfect Bound (paperback with square spine), SS: Saddle Stitch (paper, folded and stapled), SB: Spiral Bound (plastic or metal)