Low Notes on a High Level: Music for Bassoon, Clarinet & Piano

Often viewed as “the clown of the orchestra,” the bassoon is more accurately characterized as an instrument of many moods and tone colors. With its wide range of over three octaves, it can play the buffoon in its lowest register, the pleading child in its upper notes, and a host of other tonal characters throughout its varied range. Together with the clarinet and piano, this program celebrates its diversity with solos, duos and trios from the 18th through the 20th centuries. Featured composers are CPE Bach, Beethoven, Glinka, Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, Stravinsky, Bill Douglas and last and (in his own words) definitely least, Rosenblum.

The performers are:

1. Michelle Keem, Bassoon
2. Erica Horn, Clarinet
3. Ivan Rosenblum, Piano & Concert Director

Program:

Sonata in D Minor (solo bassoon).....................................CPE Bach

Rondo in B Minor (solo piano)...........................................CPE Bach

Two Mvts. From Duo for Cl.& Bsn. F Major.........................Beethoven

Three Pieces for Clarinet..................................................Stravinsky

Trio Pathétique.................................................................Glinka

“Name That Bassoon Tune”..............................................Audience Participation Quiz

“O Traum der Jugend” (solo piano)...................................Fanny Mendelssohn (4')

Pastorale for Clarinet, Bassoon & Piano...........................Rosenblum (5’)

“Sambato” from Suite Cantando......................................Bill Douglas (6’)

Concert Piece #1 F Minor Op. 113...................................Felix Mendelssohn (10’)

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