Tansman, Saint-Saëns, Koechlin, Françaix, Tanç & Boutry: Music for Bassoon and Piano
1/1/2014, 13 Tracks, 55:48
Featuring
Zeynep Köylüoglu
Tobias Bredohl
Alexandre Tansman
Camille Saint-Saëns
Charles Koechlin
Jean Françaix
Cengiz Tanç
Roger Boutry
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Composer Biography
Alexandre Tansman, a Polish composer, earned his living in Hollywood by composing film soundtracks, including for movies like 'Sister Kenny'.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded from September 25-27, 2008, at fattoria musica Osnabrück.
Composer Biography
Alexandre Tansman, a Polish composer, fled to the USA during World War II with support from a fund established by Charlie Chaplin.
Performer Biography
Zeynep Köylüoglu, the bassoonist on this album, was a prizewinner at the 1st International Woodwind Competition hülsta woodwinds in 2008.
Performer Biography
Zeynep Köylüoglu, the bassoonist on this album, is a scholarship holder of the Orchestral Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic since 2009.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jean Françaix, a French composer, grouped instruments with a 'snarling' sound, such as the electric guitar, percussion, and bassoon, into what he called an 'orchestra from hell'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Camille Saint-Saëns, a French composer, dedicated his final years to expanding the repertoire for neglected instruments, including the bassoon.
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