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Hummel / Du Puy / Danzi / Weber: The Romantic Bassoon

4/30/1996, 10 Tracks, 1:13:14

Featuring

  • Niklas Willén
  • Christian Davidsson
  • Sundsvalls Kammarorkester
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel
  • Édouard Du Puy
  • Franz Danzi
  • Carl Maria von Weber

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Historical Context

The bassoon repertoire is extensive and constantly growing, with many newly-discovered and newly-written pieces.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Christian Davidsson, the bassoon soloist, won the Ferdinand Gillet competition in the USA in 1985, launching his international career.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

After a 'golden age' for the bassoon as a solo instrument, interest waned in the later 19th century, though it remained common in chamber music.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The Sundsvall Chamber Orchestra, formed in 1990, is known for its special interest in new music, having given fifteen first performances in less than three years.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

In the decades around 1800, many outstanding bassoonists in Europe, such as François Devienne and Franz Preumayr, inspired composers to write music for the instrument.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Niklas Willén, the conductor, has a strong interest in contemporary music, having conducted the first performances of over 25 Swedish works.

Source: Booklet

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