French pianist and composer Serge Lancen (1922-2005) studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes. Si J'Étais... for Cello Viola or Bassoon and Piano contributes to a significant catalogue of compositions by the composer. Si J'Étais... is a series of compositions by Lancen in which each piece depicts the style of a different great composer. Numbers 4 5 and 6 are influenced by Couperin Verdi and Albeniz. Adaptable to Cello Viola or Bassoon these Lancen pieces are exciting and informative ranging across a variety of musical styles. SiJ'Étais... is suitable for intermediate instrumentalists.
