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The Proud Bassoon

Virtuoso Works for Baroque Bassoon and Continuo

Peter Whelan (bassoon)

Ensemble Marsyas

Late Baroque composers were attracted by the expressive character of this mellow, darkly coloured instrument, and Peter Whelan explores its potential with affection and technical assurance...A... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2014, 5 out of 5 stars More…
  • Release Date: 10th Feb 2014
  • Catalogue No: CKD435
  • Label: Linn
  • Length: 60 minutes

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Contents

anon.: Les Gentils Airs - Ou Airs Connus, Ajustee en duo, pour basson seul accompagné d'un clavecin

Work length8:18
$3.00
$4.50
  • Peter Whelan, Ensemble Marsyas
  • Recorded: 4-6 September 2012
  • Recording Venue: Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

I. Les Sauvages (Arr. Jean-Philippe Rameau)

Track length2:08
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II. La Furstemberg

Track length4:46
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III. Tamborin (Arr. Jean-Philippe Rameau)

Track length1:24
$1.00
$1.50

Boismortier: Sonata in G Major for Bassoon and Continuo, Op. 50 No. 2

Work length3:00
$1.00
$1.50
  • Peter Whelan, Ensemble Marsyas
  • Recorded: 4-6 September 2012
  • Recording Venue: Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

I. Largo

Track length3:00
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$1.50

Boismortier: Sonata in G Major for Bassoon and Continuo, Op. 50 No. 2: Allemanda

Work length2:45
$1.00
$1.50
  • Peter Whelan, Ensemble Marsyas
  • Recorded: 4-6 September 2012
  • Recording Venue: Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

I. Allegro

Track length2:45
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Boismortier: Sonata in G Major for Bassoon and Continuo, Op. 50 No. 2

Work length4:36
$2.00
$3.00
  • Peter Whelan, Ensemble Marsyas
  • Recorded: 4-6 September 2012
  • Recording Venue: Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

I. Largo

Track length2:10
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II. Giga

Track length2:26
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Fasch, J F: Sonata in C Major for Bassoon and Continuo, FaWV N:C 1

Work length10:53
$4.00
$6.00
  • Peter Whelan, Ensemble Marsyas
  • Recorded: 4-6 September 2012
  • Recording Venue: Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

I. Largo

Track length2:54
$1.00
$1.50

II. Allegro

Track length2:26
$1.00
$1.50

III. Andante

Track length2:33
$1.00
$1.50

IV. Allegro Assai

Track length3:00
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Couperin, F: Les goûts-réunis, ou Nouveaux concerts, Treizième Concert

Work length8:44
$4.00
$6.00
  • Peter Whelan, Ensemble Marsyas
  • Recorded: 4-6 September 2012
  • Recording Venue: Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

I. Vivement

Track length1:04
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$1.50

II. Air (Agréablement)

Track length2:47
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III. Sarabande (Tendrement)

Track length2:09
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$1.50

IV. Chaconne (Légère)

Track length2:44
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Telemann: Sonata TWV 41:f1 in F minor for bassoon (or recorder) & b.c.

Work length11:05
$4.00
$6.00
  • Peter Whelan, Ensemble Marsyas
  • Recorded: 4-6 September 2012
  • Recording Venue: Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

I. Triste

Track length2:23
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II. Triste Allegro

Track length4:24
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III. Triste Andante

Track length1:41
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IV. Triste Vivace

Track length2:37
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Boismortier: Sonata in E Minor for Bassoon and Continuo, Op. 50 No. 1

Work length8:43
$4.00
$6.00
  • Peter Whelan, Ensemble Marsyas
  • Recorded: 4-6 September 2012
  • Recording Venue: Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

I. Andante-Staccato

Track length1:35
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II. Allemanda (Allegro)

Track length2:21
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III. Aria (Affetvos)

Track length2:41
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IV. Gavotta (Presto)

Track length2:06
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Dubourg: Eileen Aroon with variations set by Mr. Dubourg

Work length2:28
$1.00
$1.50
  • Peter Whelan, Ensemble Marsyas
  • Recorded: 4-6 September 2012
  • Recording Venue: Wigmore Hall, London, United Kingdom

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