Credits:

Ann Shoemaker (solo bassoon)

Description:

A collection of light and stylish bassoon works with a focus on French music! Anne Shoemaker is a young American bassoonist who is active as a soloist not only in the United States but also in Europe and Asia including Japan. This album is her first CD and reflects her taste, with works by Du Bois, Tansman, and Keklan, and other works influenced by modern French neoclassicism in particular. All of the works are light, stylish, and enjoyable, making the most of the tone and function of the bassoon. Shoemaker's vivid technique and fresh musicality are a must-hear. Tobu Land System

Tracklisting:

1.Sicilienne et Allegro Giocoso pour basson et piano
2.Black Anemones (for bassoon and piano)
3.Neuf Pieces Breves pour basson et piano: I. Pomposo (Allegretto)
4.Neuf Pieces Breves pour basson et piano: II. Sicilienne
5.Neuf Pieces Breves pour basson et piano: III. Vivo
6.Neuf Pieces Breves pour basson et piano: IV. Tempo de Menuet
7.Neuf Pieces Breves pour basson et piano: V. Pastorale
8.Neuf Pieces Breves pour basson et piano: VI. Allegretto
9.Neuf Pieces Breves pour basson et piano: VII. Adagio
10.Neuf Pieces Breves pour basson et piano: VIII. Giocoso
11.Neuf Pieces Breves pour basson et piano: IX. Vivo
12.Variations Concertantes pour basson et piano: I. Lyrique
13.Variations Concertantes pour basson et piano: II. Lineaire
14.Variations Concertantes pour basson et piano: III. Veloce
15.Variations Concertantes pour basson et piano: IV. Expressive
16.Variations Concertantes pour basson et piano: V. Ostinato
17.Suite pour basson et piano: I. Introduction et Allegro
18.Suite pour basson et piano: II. Sarabande
19.Suite pour basson et piano: III. Scherzo
20.3 Pieces pour basson et piano, Op. 34: I. No. 1 - Lent
21.3 Pieces pour basson et piano, Op. 34: II. No. 2 - Andante moderato
22.3 Pieces pour basson et piano, Op. 34: III. No. 3 - Andante sostenuto
23.Etude No. 5 - Variations on "Streets of Laredo" for solo bassoon
24.Brightening for bassoon and piano
25.Scherzo in G Minor for Bassoon and piano