Superbly Played
Nineteenth century music for bassoon and piano -
heard by GEOFF PEARCE'For bassoonists, this disc is indispensable. Bravo.'
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This lovely disc, released by MSR Classics, is a very welcome addition to discs of little known Bassoon music, and is presented by two of Canada's most distinguished musicians — bassoonist Michel Bettez and pianist Jeanne Amièle. The works presented are superbly played and presented, and I would recommend this disc to anyone who loves the bassoon.
The first work presented is a Nocturne by Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) written in the last year of his life. I have heard music by his older brother Franz Lachner, but this composer was unknown to me...
Copyright © 29 December 2017
Geoff Pearce, Sydney, Australia
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