For each recital I perform, I always write program notes for my audience about the pieces. I feel that if the audience knows something about the pieces and has things to listen for they will enjoy the performance more. Plus I enjoy doing research about the piece and the composer as I find it helps my performance. These are not meant to be scholarly works, but instead are for the average non-musician attending a concert; I write my program notes thinking about what my mom would be interested to know….
Program notes are available for:
Boismortier – Sonata in G Major, Opus 50, No. 2 for bassoon and harpsichord/continuo
Edwards – Water Spirit Song for unaccompanied bassoon
Glinka – Allegro Moderato in g minor (first movement of viola Sonata in d minor) for bassoon and piano
Glinka – Trio Pathetique for clarinet, bassoon, and piano
Gubaidulina – Duo Sonata for two bassoons
Koechlin – Sonata Op 71 for bassoon and piano
Mignone – 16 Waltzes for solo bassoon
Weber – Concerto in F Major for bassoon and orchestra (or piano reduction)