Étienne Ozi: New Method for Bassoon (1803)
The first complete English translation of the groundbreaking method composed for use at the Paris Conservatoire in 1803. Available from TrevCo Music Publishing, Edition 6058.
Carl Almenräder: 48 Etudes on Articulations
Learn how to properly articulate music from the early 19th century with these etudes by Carl Almenräder, the designer of what would become the contemporary German bassoon. Available from TrevCo Music Publishing.
Umberto Bertoni: Concerto in F for bassoon & piano
A mid-20th century concerto for bassoon and piano (no orchestra!) with a gorgeous Adagio. Available from TrevCo Music Publishing.
Umberto Bertoni: Capriccio (1928)
An earlier work by the composer of the popular Concerto in Fa, this is another example of Bertoni's great gift for melodic writing.
Luigi Chérubini: "Ah, nos peines serront communes"
Aria for soprano, bassoon and piano available from TrevCo Music Publishing.
F. R. Gebauer & H. de Fontmichel: Premier Nocturne
A fantasy for bassoon and piano based on the opening act and other arias from Rossini's La Gazza Ladra. Available from TrevCo Music Publishing, Edition 6056.
Marie de Reiset (Grandval): Trio de Salon
A charming trio for oboe, bassoon and piano by a dedicated patron of the arts in late 19th century France. Available from TrevCo Music Publishing.
Eugène Jancourt: Allegretto from Beethoven's 7th
19th century bassoon virtuoso and pedagogue Eugène Jancourt's arrangement of the popular Allegretto from Beethoven's 7th symphony, set for bassoon and piano. Available from TrevCo Music Publishing.
Giuseppe Tamplini: Capriccio on motives from "L'Elisir d'Amore"
The great 19th century Italian bassoonist composed this fantasy on themes from L'Elisir d'Amore, including the aria "Una furtiva lagrima." TrevCo Music Publishing Edition 6055
Jean-Pierre Tulou: Douze Airs Variés
Two volumes of duets by Jean-Pierre Tulou, revised by Gebauer. Based on arias, folk tunes and hymns, with virtuoso variations. Available from TrevCo Music Publishing.