The 18-year old Mozart triumphed with his first concerto for a wind instrument. If you're one of the lucky few people who play the bassoon, it's likely you'll be familiar with this lively concerto.

Other than the tenor saxophone, the bassoon is perhaps the only instrument of its register that receives much solo exposure. Renowned for its unique timbre and a range that stretches up into the high ...

Claudio Abbado's explorations of the 18th century, via music by Bach, Pergolesi and Mozart, have been the unexpected treasures among his recordings of the last decade. This latest disc continues a ...

There are zillions of violin concertos by Vivaldi, but it's a surprise to find so many for the bassoon, at that time a relatively undeveloped instrument. Possibly written for a court player, or for an ...

Think for a moment of the opening of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring,” or of Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony. The sound of the solo bassoon drifts into the mind’s ear: woody, ancient, complex. Now — quickly ...

We all enjoy whistling, but this guy whistling Mozart's Bassoon Concerto is next level... Who doesn't love to whistle? Whistle on your way to work, whistle in the car, whistle in the shower ...

Concerto for Bassoon and Strings Sergio Azzolini, Bassoon L’Onda armonica Concerto for Bassoon and Strings Sergio Azzolini, Bassoon L’Onda armonica Concerto for ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Whether the Panufnik centenary can revive his reputation is doubtful, but this CD underlines the Polish ...

Guest conductor Jun Märkl will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program featuring ASO Principal Bassoon Carl Nitchie at center stage for Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B-Flat Major. Also on the ...

While the bassoon is often given a 'role' as either gruff grandfather or comical drunk, Weber gives us joility and seriousness. From the beginning the bassoon almost bounces to centre stage while the ...

Concerto for Bassoon and Strings Antonio Vivaldi, Composer Sergio Azzolini, Musician, Bassoon L'Aura Soave Cremona Concerto for Bassoon and Strings Antonio Vivaldi, Composer Sergio Azzolini, Musician, ...