The bassoon was only able to establish itself as a solo instrument towards the end of the 17th century. The first virtuosos came from France, where the bassoon was used as a bass instrument in military orchestras and the outstanding bassoonists were also able to establish themselves in concert. The American bassoonist Danny Bond, who is active in many of Europe's leading early music ensembles, dedicated 3 albums, released on the Accent label between 1983 and 2000, to the French repertoire for solo bassoon. The first album highlights the French Baroque with works by Michel Corrette and Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, the other two albums present works by FranÃ§ois Devienne and Etienne Ozi, who stand on the threshold from the Baroque to the Classical period.

Tracklist:

Bassoon Sonata In G Major, Op. 20 No. 5: I. Preludio. Presto
Bassoon Sonata In G Major, Op. 20 No. 5: II. Sarabande
Bassoon Sonata In G Major, Op. 20 No. 5: III. Presto
Bassoon Sonata In F Major, Op. 20 No. 1: I. Fuga. Allegro
Bassoon Sonata In F Major, Op. 20 No. 1: II. Aria. Affetuoso
Bassoon Sonata In F Major, Op. 20 No. 1: III. Allegro
Bassoon Sonata In C Major, Op. 20 No. 3: I. Allemande. Allegro
Bassoon Sonata In C Major, Op. 20 No. 3: II. Sarabanda
Bassoon Sonata In C Major, Op. 20 No. 3: III. Fuga Da Capella. Allegro
Bassoon Sonata In G Major, Op. 26 No. 3, Pb 374: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Bassoon Sonata In G Major, Op. 26 No. 3, Pb 374: II. Corrente
Bassoon Sonata In G Major, Op. 26 No. 3, Pb 374: III. Adagio
Bassoon Sonata In G Major, Op. 26 No. 3, Pb 374: IV. Minuets I & II
Sonata For Bassoon & Cello In D Minor, Op. 40 No. 1, Pb 450: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Sonata For Bassoon & Cello In D Minor, Op. 40 No. 1, Pb 450: II. Vivace
Sonata For Bassoon & Cello In D Minor, Op. 40 No. 1, Pb 450: III. Adagio
Sonata For Bassoon & Cello In D Minor, Op. 40 No. 1, Pb 450: IV. Allegro
Bassoon Sonata In D Major, Op. 26 No. 1, Pb 372: I. Moderato
Bassoon Sonata In D Major, Op. 26 No. 1, Pb 372: II. Gavotte
Bassoon Sonata In D Major, Op. 26 No. 1, Pb 372: III. Adagio
Bassoon Sonata In D Major, Op. 26 No. 1, Pb 372: IV. Allegro
Bassoon Sonata In A Minor, Op. 26 No. 2, Pb 373: I. Vivace
Bassoon Sonata In A Minor, Op. 26 No. 2, Pb 373: II. Allemande. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Bassoon Sonata In A Minor, Op. 26 No. 2, Pb 373: III. Adagio
Bassoon Sonata In A Minor, Op. 26 No. 2, Pb 373: IV. Giga
Bassoon Sonata In C Major, Op. 24 No. 1: I. Allegro
Bassoon Sonata In C Major, Op. 24 No. 1: II. Adagio
Bassoon Sonata In C Major, Op. 24 No. 1: III. Menuet Avec Des Variations
Bassoon Sonata In G Major, Op. 24 No. 2: I. Allegro Maestoso
Bassoon Sonata In G Major, Op. 24 No. 2: II. Adagio
Bassoon Sonata In G Major, Op. 24 No. 2: III. Rondeau Moderato
Bassoon Sonata In F Major, Op. 24 No. 3: I. Allegro Moderato
Bassoon Sonata In F Major, Op. 24 No. 3: II. Largo
Bassoon Sonata In F Major, Op. 24 No. 3: III. Rondeau
Bassoon Sonata In B Major, Op. 24 No. 4: I. Allegro Moderato
Bassoon Sonata In B Major, Op. 24 No. 4: II. Adagio
Bassoon Sonata In B Major, Op. 24 No. 4: III. Tempo Di Minuetto
Bassoon Sonata In G Minor, Op. 24 No. 5: I. Allegro Con Expressione
Bassoon Sonata In G Minor, Op. 24 No. 5: II. Adagio
Bassoon Sonata In G Minor, Op. 24 No. 5: III. Rondeau
Bassoon Sonata In C Major, Op. 24 No. 6: I. Allegro Moderato
Bassoon Sonata In C Major, Op. 24 No. 6: II. Adagio
Bassoon Sonata In C Major, Op. 24 No. 6: III. Rondeau Poco Moderato
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 1: I. Allegro Moderato
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 1: II. Adagio
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 1: III. Rondeau. Allegro Assai
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 2: I. Allegro
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 2: II. Adagio
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 2: III. Rondeau. Allegretto Non Troppo
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 3: I. Allegro
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 3: II. Siciliano
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 3: III. Polonaise. Allegretto
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 4: I. Allegro Molto
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 4: II. Adagio Non Troppo
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 4: III. Rondeau. Allegretto Moderato
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 5: I. Allegro Maestoso
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 5: II. Adagio
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 5: III. Rondeau. Allegretto
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 6: I. Allegro Moderato
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 6: II. Adagio
Nouvelle Méthode De Basson, Sonata No. 6: III. Presto Moderato

UPC: 4015023243729
Label: Accent Records
Release Date: 7.2.21
Format: CD

Boismortier / Bond / Kohnen - French Music For Bassoon (3pk) (3 CD)