Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) was a French composer conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor his Solo De Concert remains a recognised piece in the Bassoon repertoire. Pierné studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933 and during this time he notably conducted the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird. Pierné composed for a variety of instruments Concert Solo for Bassoon being one offour solo works by the composer. This Pierné piece for Bassoon contains many characteristics typical of the French style such as significant tempo changes and performance directions flourishes of semiquavers chromaticism and many alterations in dynamics. Concert Solo is a varied piece essential to the repertoire of aspiring bassoonists.

Par PROUST PASCAL. Une courte histoire, une petite danse... tels qu'on les vivait jadis dans nos villages. Pour un petit concert ou pour les examens de début de 1er cycle des jeunes instrumentistes. - Pascal PROUST - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Basson 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 2/6 - Facile - Durée : 2 mn 10 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Pascal PROUST - / Niveau : Facile / Répertoire / Basson et Piano

A characterful concert piece for Bassoon and Piano with exciting rhythms and a beautiful tumbling melody. Duration: 5 mins.Grade: 7-8

Les petites nuages Le vaillant chevalier Le basson perpétuel Danse lente Petite danse Rhythmic basson Valse de l'ours