Crusell, Du Puy, Berwald & Brendler: Bassoon Concertos

Featuring

Jaakko Luoma
Janne Nisonen
Tapiola Sinfonietta
Bernhard Henrik Crusell
Édouard Du Puy
Franz Berwald

Eduard Brendler

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Compositional Technique

The works on this album were composed for the virtuosity of Preumayr, a premier bassoon soloist, showcasing the instrument's technical and lyrical capabilities to their utmost.

Composer Biography

Édouard Du Puy, a composer featured on this album, had a scandalous personal life, including being deported for his Jacobin leanings and having a public affair with a royal princess.

Composer Biography

Franz Berwald, Sweden's most famous Romantic composer, initially pursued a career as a physical and orthopedic therapist in Berlin after his father's death.

Composer Biography

Eduard Brendler, another composer on this album, was a close friend of Swedish Prince Oskar and passed away early from a sudden illness.

Critical Reception

Franz Berwald's music, though prolific in his earlier years, was not favorably received by Stockholm critics, and his reputation as an original composer was only recognized posthumously.

Performer Biography

Janne Nisonen, the concertmaster for this recording, is known for his stylish performances of classical and early romantic repertoire, as well as being a proponent of contemporary music.

Recording & Production

The Tapiola Sinfonietta, the orchestra on this recording, often performs without a conductor, emphasizing ensemble playing and the personal responsibility of each musician.