This album was recorded at Clonick Hall, a superior recording facility at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, which is the official record label of the conservatory.
Composer Biography
Peter Schickele, the composer of the Bassoon Concerto, switched from clarinet to bassoon at his teacher's suggestion because bassoonists were in high demand in his community orchestra.
Performer Biography
George Sakakeeny holds professorships at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Simon Bolivar University in Venezuela, and the Central Conservatory of Music in China.
Instruments
George Sakakeeny performs on a vintage Heckel bassoon, specifically instrument number 8683.
Composition History
Two of the major works on this album, Libby Larsen's "full moon in the city" and Peter Schickele's Bassoon Concerto, were commissioned specifically for bassoonist George Sakakeeny.
Cultural Impact
Peter Schickele is also internationally recognized as the satirist behind the fictional composer P.D.Q. Bach, with numerous albums, books, and a DVD dedicated to his works.
Performer Biography
George Sakakeeny, the bassoon soloist on this recording, has appeared with orchestras across North and South America, Europe, and the Far East.
