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Fantasies for Bassoon: works by Spohr, Schubert, Schumann, Schreck, et al. / Karen Geoghegan, bassoon; Philip Edward Fisher, piano

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2011-10-25

Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Arpeggione in A minor, D 821; Sergey Rachmaninov: Songs (14), Op. 34; Gustav Schreck: Sonata for bassoon & piano in E flat major, Op. 9; Louis Spohr: Adagio for bassoon & p...
Performers: Fisher, Philip Edward [Piano]; Geoghegan, Karen

Chandos signed Karen Geoghegan in '07 following her appearance on BBC TV's Classical Star program. This is her 5th recording with the label. Gramophone writes...continue...
Recording information: Potton Hall, Dunwich, Suffolk (04/11/2011-04/12/2011)....continue...

Elgar: Nursery Suite, Sospiri, etc / Goodwin, Price, et al

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2009-04-14

Works: Edward Elgar: Nursery Suite; Dream Children, for small orchestra (or piano), Op. 43; In the South (Alassio), Concert Overture, Op. 50; Romance, for bassoon & orchestra (also arr. for cello & piano), ...
Performers: Bennett, William; Ellis, Osian; Gonley, Stephanie; Price, Julie
Conductors: Goodwin, Paul
Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra

International Record Review
Not even Sir John Barbirolli or the much underrated William Boughton quite captures the same sense of strings merely breathing on their instruments...continue...

Elgar: Cello Concerto, Falstaff, Romance, etc / Elder, Schiff, et al

1 CD / Halle Records / 2008-11-11

Works: Edward Elgar: Falstaff, symphonic study for orchestra in C minor, Op. 68; Romance, for bassoon & orchestra (also arr. for cello & piano), Op. 62; Concerto for Cello; Smoking Cantata, musical joke for...
Performers: Salvage, Graham; Schiff, Heinrich

The Halle continues to celebrate its unique association with Elgar with the third "Elgar Edition" CD. Heinrich Schiff, one of the world’s most distinguished and...continue...

Hummel: Grand Concerto W 23; Gershwin: Summertime; Elgar: Romance Op 62, etc / Benjamin Wallfisch, Karen Geoghegan, Orchestra of Opera North

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2008-06-24

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Concerto for Bassoon in F major, S 63/WoO 23; Carl Maria von Weber: Andante and Rondo Ungarese for Bassoon and Orchestra in C minor, J 158/Op. 35; Franz Berwald: Konzertstü...
Performers: Geoghegan, Karen
Conductors: Wallfisch, Benjamin
Ensemble: Opera North Orchestra

Gramophone Magazine
Bassoons rarely equal best-sellers: that could be about to change... Chandos have a real find on their hands with Karen Geoghegan.
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Elgar: The Collector's Edition

30 CD / EMI Classics / 2007-11-06

Works: Edward Elgar: Symphony no 1 in A flat major, Op. 55; Introduction and Allegro, for string quartet & string orchestra in G major, Op. 47; Symphony no 2 in E flat major, Op. 63; Elegy for Strings, Op. ...
Performers: Armstrong, Sheila [Soprano Vocal]; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Bean, Hugh; Ben-Tovim, Atarah; Borg, Kim; Bramma, Harry; Cahill, Teresa; Case, John Carol; Chapman, Michael; Cook, Brian R...
Conductors: Barbirolli, John; Groves, Charles, Sir; Handley, Vernon; Boult, Adrian; Collingwood, Lawrance; Marriner, Sir Neville; Ledger, Philip, Sir; Hickox, Richard; Robinson, Christopher; del Mar, Norman; Hal...
Ensemble: ; Allegri String Quartet

Following the releases of the Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert Collector's Edition Boxed sets, EMI Classics is now proud to present the Elgar Collector's Edition. To...continue...

Revolution for Bassoon - Rathaus, Rota, Elgar, etc / Kundo

1 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2007-09-03

Works: Reinhold Glière: Pieces for various instruments & piano, Op. 35; Karol Rathaus: Polichinelle, for bassoon & piano; Robert Casadesus: Pieces (2) for bassoon & piano, Op. 61; Georges Bizet: Morcea...
Performers: Kundo, Junko; Shiraishi, Mitsutaka

Be ready for the unexpected with Revolution for Bassoon! This program (and the following "Revolution" discs) offers a delightful melange of musical miniatures from the...continue...

Romance & Caprice -Elgar, Rossini, et al / Morelli, et al

1 CD / MSR Classics / 2006-10-01

Works: Robert Schumann: Romances (3) for Oboe and Piano, Op. 94; Phantasiestücke (3) for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 73; Edward Elgar: Romance, for bassoon & orchestra (also arr. for cello & piano), Op. 62...
Performers: Kalish, Gilbert [Piano]; Morelli, Frank [Bassoon]; Searing, Harry

Featuring unique and colorful arrangements by soloist Frank Morelli, Romance and Caprice describes the variety of repertoire offered here, as well as the bassoon's expressive...continue...

Elgar: Orchestral Minatures / Judd, New Zealand SO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-08-29

Works: Edward Elgar: Froissart Overture, Op. 19; May Song; Carissima; Romance, for bassoon & orchestra (also arr. for cello & piano), Op. 62; Characteristic Pieces (3), Op. 10; Minuet, for piano (later orch...
Performers: Tilson, Preman
Conductors: Judd, James
Ensemble: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

With their engaging, wistful charm and immediate melodic appeal, Elgar's miniatures represent a less familiar side to the composer's music. The early 'Froissart Overture,' inspired...continue...

Elgar: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2; Pomp & Circumstance Marches; Enigma Variations

5 CD / Warner Classics / 2005-10-10

Works: Edward Elgar: Symphony no 1 in A flat major, Op. 55; Coronation Ode, Op. 44; Pomp and Circumstance March no 3, for orchestra in C minor, Op. 39/3; Pomp and Circumstance Marches (5), Op. 39; In the So...
Performers: Rigby, Jean; Sheen, Graham
Conductors: Davis, Andrew

Glinka: Trio Pathétique; Gade, et al / Leister, et al

1 CD / Camerata / 2005-05-10

Works: Mikhail Glinka: Trio pathétique for Clarinet, Bassoon and Piano in D minor; Niels Gade: Fantasiestücke (4) for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43; Ludwig van Beethoven: Duets (3) for Clarinet and B...
Performers: Bognar, Ferenc; Leister, Karl; Turkovic, Milan

The Playful Pachyderm / Corp, Perkins, New London Orchestra

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-12-14

Works: Johann Wilhelm Ganglberger: Mein Teddybär, polka for bassoon & orchestra; Edward Elgar: Romance, for bassoon & orchestra (also arr. for cello & piano), Op. 62; Jean Baptiste Senaillé: Alleg...
Performers: Perkins, Laurence; Suart, Richard
Conductors: Corp, Ronald [Composer]

'Perkins is a compelling advocate of the instrument, not only in his painstaking work as orchestrator and arranger, and his enthusiastic and well-researched booklet notes,...continue...

Le Basson Romantique / Michel Bettez, Pierre-Richard Aubin

1 CD / ATMA / 2000-06-01

Works: Edward Elgar: Romance, for bassoon & orchestra (also arr. for cello & piano), Op. 62; Eugène Bourdeau: Premier Solo, for bassoon; Alessandro Longo: Theme & variations for bassoon & piano, Op. 69...
Performers: Bettez, Michel

"Canadian Michel Bettez proves himself quite the virtuoso in this appealing, well-recorded program. His French sound is plump and ripe, his technical ability sharpened to...continue...

Bassoon Fantasia - Masahito Tanaka Plays his Favorites

1 CD / Pavane / 1996-04-01

Works: Clément Lenom: Mélodie; Edward Elgar: Salut d'amour; Grigoras Dinicu: Hora staccato, for violin & piano (or orchestra); Frédéric Chopin: Etude for piano no 19 in C sharp minor, Op...
Performers: Tanaka, Masahito

Elgar: Symphony no 1, Cockaigne Overture, etc / Barenboim

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1994-05-03

Works: Edward Elgar: Symphony no 1 in A flat major, Op. 55; Romance, for bassoon & orchestra (also arr. for cello & piano), Op. 62; Cockaigne Overture, Op. 40 "In London Town"
Performers: Gatt, Martin
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel
Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra; London Philharmonic Orchestra