Karen Geoghegan, Philip Fisher - French Bassoon Works (2009) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Sicilienne Et Allegro Giocoso: I. Largamente - Tempo Di Siciliana - Poco Animando - Tempo I -
02. Sicilienne Et Allegro Giocoso: II. Allegro Giocoso
03. Sonatine: I. Allegro Con Moto - Meno Mosso - a Tempo - Piu Lento -
04. Sonatine: II. Aria: Largo Cantabile
05. Sonatine: III. Scherzo: Molto Vivace
06. Bassoon Sonata, Op. 71: I. Andante Moderato - Allegretto Scherzando - Tempo I
07. Bassoon Sonata, Op. 71: II. Nocturne: Presque Adagio
08. Bassoon Sonata, Op. 71: III. Final: Allegro, Vigoureusement Et Rudement Rythme - Stesso Tempo - Assez Lent - (Movement Initial)
09. Piece (arr. for Bassoon and Piano)
10. Interferences I
11. Recit Et Allegro
12. Sarabande Et Cortege
13. Bassoon Concertino
14. Nocturne (d'apres John Field), Op. 124
15. Solo de Concert, Op. 35
16. Preludes, Book 1: No. 12. Minstrels (arr. for Bassoon and Piano)
17. Children's Corner (arr. for Bassoon and Piano): V. the Little Shepherd
18. Children's Corner (arr. for Bassoon and Piano): VI. Golliwogg's Cake-Walk



For the popular young bassoonist Karen Geoghegan this is her third recording with Chandos and aptly demonstrates the capabilities of the bassoon in this unique collection of French music, ably accompanied by Philip Fisher.

BBC Music Magazine wrote of her first disc ‘Geoghegan has real expressive maturity too. Elgar’s Romance is heavenly and, as an encore, Gershwin’s Summertime deliciously dreamy, showing off a glorious tone, coloured with gentle restrained vibrato… Buy it and share in the fun.' Whilst Double Reed Society wrote, 'This is a marvellous start with which to launch one’s career. Karen should be congratulated on her achievement. I can truly say that I look forward to following her progression as she develops as a soloist and matures her style.'

This appealing collection of French compositions and arrangements for bassoon and piano not only illustrates the variety and ingenuity with which French composers have written for this neglected instrument, it also highlights the importance of the Paris Conservatoire and the role of the famous Prix du Rome in nurturing generation upon generation of gifted instrumentalists and composers. This set comprises works from 1800 through to 1972, and brings together the works of Debussy, Faure, Koechlin, Pierné, Dutilleux along with the lesser known composers of Jancourt, Boutry and Bitsch.

Jancourt’s Nocturne (d’apres John Field) and Debussy’s Piano Preludes arranged for bassoon and piano here receive their premiere recordings.

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