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For love of the ... bassoon
This baritone woodwind instrument can sound lyrical, spiky, grunty or funny. A number of composers have written solo concertos for bassoon, but most often it's found blending in to chamber ensembles and the orchestra.
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JOLIVET: Bassoon Concerto
23 Jun 2018Bassoon soloist Todd Gibson-Cornish with NZSO National Youth Orchestra conducted by Jaime Martín. Audio
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MOZART: Bassoon Concerto in Bb K191
3 Dec 2018Written when Mozart was just 18, the concerto exhibits the bassoon's lyrical and acrobatic abilities. Performed by Robert Weeks and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Miguel… Audio
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Leonard COHEN Arr Ingrid Hagan: Hallelujah
16 Jul 2020Performed as an encore by Ingrid Hagan with Ashley Brown at the Auckland Philharmonia's Great Classics Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 16 July 2020. Audio
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Eve de CASTRO-ROBINSON: Chaos of Delight IV
1 May 2017Luca Manghi (flute, piccolo), Ben Hoadley (bassoon). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 22 October 2008. Audio
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Martin LODGE: Winterlight
25 Jul 2008Concerto for bassoon and orchestra played by Preman Tilson with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Julia Jones. Audio
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Alex TAYLOR: Bassoon Concerto
1 May 2017New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Ben Hoadley (bassoon), Hamish McKeich (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert for the 2016 NZ Composer Sessions. Video, Audio
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John RIMMER: Composition 7
1 Jan 1975For bassoon, piano and electronic sounds. Performed by Gordon Skinner (bassoon) and Barry Margan (piano). Recorded 23 May 1975. Audio
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Sarah BALLARD: Axis
1 May 2017Claire Scholes (mezzo), Sharon Baylis (viola), Tom Pierard (cello), Felicity Hanlon (cor anglais), Ben Hoadley (bassoon). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 22 September 2013. Audio
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Carol SHORTIS: Ursula at Parakakariki
1 Jan 2007Performed by Nota Bene Choir conducted by Michael Fulcher, with Emma Sayers (piano) and Pieta Hextall (bassoon). Audio
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Helen FISHER: Woodwind Trio
16 Feb 2016Elizabeth Hirst (flute), Donald Nicholls (clarinet), Lynn Robinson (bassoon). Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert in June 1990. Audio
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Chris ADAMS: Contemporary Triptych
1 May 2017Luca Manghi (flute), Ben Hoadley (bassoon), David Kelly (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 11 April 2012 Audio
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