Bassoon(s) and keyboard
Solo bassoon
Two bassoons
Three or four bassoons
Bassoon and another instrument
Solo bassoon and ensemble

BASSOON MUSIC

Bassoon(s) and keyboard

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Chris Allen (1954)
*PP 586 Little Suite for bassoon and pianoforte. (12pp-D-bc)
M-57016-718-0£6.00
A four-movement suite, alternating reflective and energetic moods.
 
Robert Ashfield (20th century)
PP 425 Sonata for bassoon and pianoforte. (13pp-D-bc)
M-57016-541-4£6.00
This piece is reflective in mood, with long sustained phrases for the bassoon.
 
Peter Aston (1938)
PP 569 Sonata for bassoon and pianoforte. (25pp-D-bc)
M-57016-701-2£10.50
An attractive sonata, with contrasting jaunty and lyrical sections, challenging and rewarding.
 
David Beck (1941)
PP 447 Hinterludes for bassoon and pianoforte.ABRSM Grade 7. (28pp-D-bc)
M-57016-565-0£9.00
A suite of six pieces in different styles, laced with humour and each developing a different mood.
PP 496 Concertino version for bassoon and pianoforte. ABRSM Grade 8.(44pp-D-bc)
M-57016-626-8£12.00
The orchestral version of this exciting piece can be obtained from the composer, details from Phylloscopus Publications.
 
Rosalind Carlson (20th century)
PP 427 The Wooden Broomstick Scherzo for bassoon and piano. (6pp-D-bc)
M-57016-543-8£3.00
A piece which offers puckish humour with an Australian flavour.
 
Paul Carr (1961)
PP 531 Three Pieces Blue for bassoon and piano. (13pp-D-bc)
M-57016-663-3£6.00
An appealing suite of cool blue music requiring free and flexible interpretation.
 
Louisa Denby (1987)
*PP 621 Seascape in Db for bassoon and piano. (5pp-D-bc)
M-57016-753-1£3.00
A challenging piece creating an evocative sound picture.
 
Russell Denwood (1950)
PP 223 Pioneer Suite for instrument and piano. (28pp-CT-bc)
Parts in C (flute or oboe), in Bb (clarinet), in Eb (alto saxophone), in C bass clef (bassoon) with piano.
M-57016-305-2£9.00
Pieces with American flavours for less experienced players.
 
Helen Glatz (1908-1996)
PP 131 Suite for bassoon & piano (1992) (18pp-D-bc) M-57016-192-8£6.00
Astringent sounds and celebration of the bassoon in 3 movements.
PP 76 Hungarian Folk-song Suite for 2 bassoons & piano (26pp-C-bc) M-57016-106-5£7.50
A personal look at the Hungarian heritage of melodies.
 
Philip Hansell (1962)
PP 471 Spring Ramble for bassoon and piano (9pp-D-bc) M-57016-593-3£4.50
An evocation of a countryside walk with come demanding terrain.
 
Henry Hargrave (18th Century)
PP 16A Concerto I in Bb for bassoon with piano redn. (13pp-CT-bc) M-57016-021-1£4.50
PP 34A Concerto II in F for bassoon with piano redn. (8pp-CT-bc) M-57016-051-8£4.50
PP 26A Concerto IV in Bb bn & pno: Guildhall Syllabus Grade 4. (13pp-CT-bc) M-57016-035-8£4.50
Three early Concerti for bassoon with piano reduction of string parts.
 
J. W. Hertel (1727-1789)
PP 216A Concerto No. 3 in Eb for bassoon with keyboard redn. (36pp-D-bc) M-57016-295-6£10.50
Keyboard realisation by L. Whitehead.
 
David Johnson (1942)
PP 527 Sonata for bassoon and piano. (19pp-D/E-bc) M-57016-658-9£6.00
Five movements, with unexpected harmonies and technical challenges, but very rewarding.
 
Bryan Kelly (1934)
PP 460 Two Concert Pieces for bassoon & piano. (13pp-D-bc) M-57016-581-0£6.00
A slow and sorrowful Elegy, followed by a vigorous and rhythmic Impromptu.
 
Gordon Lawson (1931)
PP 348 Two Cumbrian Caprices for bassoon (trombone) & piano. (10pp-D-bc) M-57016-454-7£4.50
Seascale Saunter and Canzonetta - In Eskdale.
 
Pauline Marshall (1918)
PP 287 Divertimento for bassoon & piano. (14pp-D-bc)
M-57016-454-7£6.00
A suite of 3 movements: Caprice, Berceuse triste and Danzón.
 
Timothy Moore (1922)
PP 335 Presto for Valery Popov, for bassoon & piano. (11pp-D-bc)
M-57016-438-7£4.50
Written in 1987, and exploiting the tone quality of the bassoon in all its registers.
 
Ian Parrott (1916)
PP 286 Rondo Giocoso for bassoon & piano. ABRSM Diploma (11pp-D-bc) M-57016-382-3£4.50
A technically challenging but enjoyable piece, humorous and rewarding.
 
Antonín Reicha (1770-1836)
PP 33A Variations pour le basson for bassoon & piano redn (21pp-D-bc) M-57016-049-5£6.00
(first publication) Some agility required.
 
Theodor von Schacht (1748-1823)
PP 439A Sinfonia Concertante for two bassoons & piano redn (37pp-C/D-bc) M-57016-556-8£12.00
A pleasing classical work with a very appealing slow movement.
PP 452A Concerto for Bassoon & Orchestra version for bassoon & piano redn (22pp-C/D-bc) M-57016-571-1£7.50
A common opening theme with the Sinfonia Concertante, but otherwise distinct and with a more virtuosic solo part
 
Laura Shur (20th century)
PP 424 Rêverie and Rag for bassoon or flute or oboe & piano n (13pp-D-bc) M-57016-540-7£6.00
 
Owen Swindale (1927)
PP 159 Cantus Amoris for ob d’am (cl in A or bassoon) & pno. (37pp-C/D-bc) M-57016-228-4£10.50

Solo bassoon

Louis Drouet (1792-1873)
PP 334 32 Studies for bassoon, transcribed by Martin Gatt from 25 Famous Studies for Flute. (30pp-D/E-b) M-57016-437-0£9.00
These studies explore all the tonalities.
PP 340 Study in all keys, transcribed for bassoon by Martin Gatt. (11pp-D/E-b) M-57016-446-2£4.50
 
François René Gebauer (1773-1845)
PP 29 Huit thêmes connus variés, for solo bassoon (10pp-CT-b) M-57016-038-9£4.50
PP 50 Caprices for solo bassoon. Book 1, nos. 1-3 (10pp-C/DT-b) M-57016-073-0£4.50
PP 51 Caprices for solo bassoon. Book 2, nos. 1-3 (8pp-C/DT-b) M-57016-074-7£3.00
These pieces are melodious but also provide useful practice exercises.
 
Philip Hansell (1962)
PP 570 So Low for solo contrabassoon. (2pp-C/D-b) M-57016-702-9£1.50
 
Peter Lawrance (1954)
*PP 594 Fantasy for solo bassoon. (2pp-D/E-b) M-57016-726-5£1.50
A challenging and colourful piece.
 
Pierre Philidor (1681-1731)
PP 30A Réduction de la Chasse for solo bassoon. (2pp-B-b) M-57016-040-2£1.50
 
Eve White
PP 71 An Introduction to Tenor Clef Reading. (15pp-C/DT-c) M-57016-098-3£6.00
Mainly for bassoon players. Graded exercises and melodies.

Two bassoons

L. van Beethoven (1770-1827)
PP 114 Contra Dance for 2 contra-bn, or contra & db, or 2 bn, or bn & vc. (4pp x 2-C/DT-c) M-57016-171-3£4.50
arranged by David Buck. The pun in the title invites the players to exploit the comedy on offer.
Stephen Binnington (1953)
PP 497 Four Vignettes for two bassoons. (19pp-D-bc) M-57016-627-5£7.50
 
Philip Hansell (1962)
PP 130 Dances for two bassoons: 2 jigs, hornpipe & saraband (3pp-DT-c) M-57016-191-1£3.00
PP 214 Courtly Dances for two bassoons. (4ppx2-C/D-c) M-57016-292-5£4.50
PP 308 An Invitation to the Dance for two bassoons. (7ppx2-C/D-c) M-57016-407-3£6.00
*PP 609 Attitudes Five pieces for two bassoons. (7ppx2-D-c) M-57016-741-8£6.00
 
Avril Hermann (1940)
PP 295 Duologue - Three bassoon duets (3ppx2-DT-c) M-57016-394-6£3.00
Madrigal, Lament and Odds and Ends.
 
Franz Anton Hoffmeister (1754-1812)
PP 119 Duo Concertant no. 1 in F for two bassoons (11pp x 2-DT-c) M-57016-176-8£7.50
PP 127 Duo Concertant no. 2 in C for two bassoons (10pp x 2-DT-c) M-57016-188-1£7.50
PP 132 Duo Concertant no. 3 in F for two bassoons (11pp x 2-DT-c) M-57016-193-5£7.50
PP 145 Duo Concertant no. 4 in G for two bassoons (8pp x 2-DT-c) M-57016-208-6£6.00
PP 146 Duo Concertant no. 5 in C for two bassoons (6pp x 2-DT-c) M-57016-209-3£6.00
PP 151 Duo Concertant no. 6 in F for two bassoons (15pp x 2-DT-c) M-57016-214-7£9.00
 
Joh. Wolfgang Kleinknecht (1715-1786)
PP 3 Sonata no.1 in D for two cellos or bassoons(6pp x 2-C/DT-c) M-57016-003-7£4.50
 
Michael J. Regan (1947)
PP 177 Alpine Songs for two bassoons (6ppx2-C/DT-a/c) M-57016-251-2£6.00
 
J. Vanhal (1739-1813)
PP 94 Sonata 1. Version in Bb for two bassoons (6pp x 2-CT-a/c) M-57016-140-9£6.00
PP 101 Sonata 2. Version in Bb for two bassoons (6pp x 2-CT-a/c) M-57016-148-5£6.00
PP 103 Sonata 3. Version in Eb for two bassoons (6pp x 2-CT-a/c) M-57016-151-5£6.00
PP 106 Sonata 4. Version in A for two bassoons (6pp x 2-CT-a/c) M-57016-157-7£6.00
PP 107 Sonata 5. Version in Bb for two bassoons (7pp x 2-CT-a/c) M-57016-159-1£6.00
PP 108 Sonata 6. Version in F for two bassoons (6pp x 2-CT-a/c) M-57016-161-4£6.00
Six Duets for two bassoons OR two flutes - useful for teaching.
 
Adrienne Wilson (1969)
*PP 631 Christmas Variations for two bassoons (13ppx2-C/DT-a/c) M-57016-763-0£9.00
Challenging variations in contrasting styles using On Christmas Night, Noel Nouvelet, Angels from the realms of Glory, In Dulci Jubilo.

Three or four bassoons

 Peter Arnstein (-)
PP 373 BassOOny Rag for 4 bassoons (11pp-D/E-ab) M-57016-483-7£6.00
A short lively piece full of humour
 
 Leo Delibes (1836-1891)
PP 301 Pizzicati from Sylvia arr. for 4 bassoons by Frances Jones (7pp-C-ab) M-57016-400-4£4.50
 
 Vernon Elliott (1912-1996)
PP 88 Ivor the Engine. Suite of four pieces for 4 bassoons (19pp-CT-ab) M-57016-130-0£7.50
Ensemble arrangement by the composer of his own music.
 
 Peter Fisher (1962)
PP 403 Four by Four for 4 bassoons (31pp-D/E-ab) M-57016-516-2£10.50
An unusual and compelling minimalist composition. This quartet is for adventurous players who enjoy a challenge.
 
 Brian Gaulton (1934)
PP 352 Divertimento No. 17 in F for three bassoons (9pp-CT-ab) M-57016-458-5£6.00
A short, four-movement suite in classical style.
PP 370 Bassoon Quartet in B flat for four bassoons (23pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-480-6£7.50
 
 Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
PP 300 In the Hall of the Mountain King, arr. for 4 bassoons by F. Jones (12pp-C-ab) M-57016-399-1£6.00
 
Philip Hansell (1962)
PP 473 The Roman Road for three bassoons. (12pp-D-bc) M-57016-595-7£6.00
Based on a poem by Thomas Hardy, in which a moorland path evokes memories of childhood and of more distant walkers from Roman times.
 
 Avril Hermann (1940)
PP 232 Animations. 3 pieces for bassoon trio (9pp-C-ab) M-57016-317-5£4.50
The Elephant’s Waltz,The Serpent’s Song, March for a Little Hippopotamus.
PP 233 Animations II. 3 pieces for bassoon trio (9pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-318-2£4.50
Kangaroo Kapers, Lion’s Lament, Buffalo Blues. More entertaining music.
PP 546 Fruit Salad. 3 pieces for four bassoons (19pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-678-7£7.50
Lemon and Lime, Strawberry Swing and Cherry Tango. Yet more entertaining music.
 
 Theodore Hine
*PP 636 Bup Bop Bup for three bassoons and 4th bassoon doubling contrabasson (24pp-D/E-ab) M-57016-768-5£9.00
A lively and rhythmic piece with special effects. Challenging and enjoyable.
 
 Marion Holland (1958)
PP 576 The Ever So Sensitive Plant. for bassoon trio (8pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-708-1£4.50
PP 577 The Lost Kilt. for bassoon trio (9pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-709-8£4.50
*PP 592 Shanty Variations. for bassoon trio (14pp-D-ab) M-57016-724-1£6.00
A series of pieces written for the composer's friends - all are challenging but great fun to play.
 
 Peter Lawrance (1954)
PP 519 Contratante. for three bassoons and contrabassoon (Bb clarinet or cor anglais in lieu of bassoon 1) (35pp-D-ab) M-57016-649-7£10.50
Four movements: Contratante, Ballad, Contrapuntus, Stomp.
*PP 613 Four Fold for three bassoons and contrabassoon (or cor anglais in lieu of bassoon 1) (33pp-D-ab) M-57016-745-6£10.50
Another witty piece with swing and jazz inspirations.
 
 W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
PP 361 Overture: The Magic Flute arr. for 4 bassoons + contrabassoon or 5 bassoons by Martin Gatt (27pp-D-ab) M-57016-467-7£9.00
This famous overture is given unusual treatment by a troupe of bassoons.
PP 533 Ave Verum Corpus arranged for four bassoons by David B Johnson (2x4pp-C-ab) M-57016-665-7£6.00
A much-loved choral work expressed in rich bassoon sounds.
 
 Michael Regan (1947)
PP 353 Trio for Three Bassoons (12pp-D-ab) M-57016-459-2£6.00
Three movements (Fughetta, Tango and Tarantella) with lively rhythmic characterisation.
 
 G. Verdi (1813-1901)
PP 573 The Force of Destiny Overture arranged for four bassoons and contrabassoon by Martin Gatt (43pp-D-ab) M-57016-705-0£12.00

Bassoon and another instrument

J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
PP 506 Two-Part Inventions transcribed for oboe & bassoon by Chris Nex (41pp-D-bc) M-57016-636-7£12.00
 Henri Brod (1799-1839)
PP 42 Airs, Romances and Solos for ob & bn Vol 1, nos 1-12 (2x12pp-a/b) M-57016-064-8£7.50
PP 43 Airs, Romances and Solos for ob & bn Vol 2, nos 13-24 (2x12pp-a/b) M-57016-065-5£7.50
Duets from the Oboe Tutor for oboe (C/DT) & bassoon (B/CT).
 
 Vernon Elliott (1912-1996)
PP 183 The Penguins Suite for oboe and bassoon. (6pp x 2-CT-a/c) M-57016-258-1£4.50
Sound pictures from the music for the TV series "The Pingwings".
 
 François-Joseph Garnier (1759-1825)
PP 394 No. 1 of Six Duos Concertants Op. 4 oboe and bassoon. (12pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-507-0£4.50
PP 409 No. 2 of Six Duos Concertants Op. 4 oboe and bassoon. (12pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-522-3£4.50
PP 463 No. 3 of Six Duos Concertants Op. 4 oboe and bassoon. (12pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-584-1£4.50
PP 501 No. 5 of Six Duos Concertants Op. 4 for oboe and bassoon. (12pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-631-2£4.50
PP 502 No. 6 of Six Duos Concertants Op. 4 for oboe and bassoon. (12pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-632-9£4.50
 
 Carl Andreas Goepfert (1768-1818)
PP 9 Duo concertant Op. 19 no. 1 for cl (Bb) & bn (6pp x 2-C/D-c) M-57016-010-5£4.50
 
 Philip Hansell (1962)
PP 547 Seven Bagatelles for oboe and bassoon (8pp x 2-C/D-c) M-57016-679-4£6.00
 
 Bryan Kelly (1934)
PP 400 Duo for oboe or clarinet (Bb) & and bassoon (14pp-D/E-c) M-57016-513-1£6.00
 
 Alan Lees (1928)
PP 454 Introduction and Allegro for oboe & bassoon (2x6pp-D-c) M-57016-573-5£6.00
This music explores a 6-note motif, major and minor thirds and resolves in a stately finale
 
 Alexandre Melchior(1792-1862)
PP 368 The first of Trois Grands Duos Op. 21 no. 1 for Bb clarinet & bassoon (25pp-D-c) M-57016-476-9£9.00
PP 468 The second of Trois Grands Duos Op. 21 no. 2 for Bb clarinet & bassoon (29pp-D-c) M-57016-590-2£9.00
PP 575 The third of Trois Grands Duos Op. 21 no. 3 for Bb clarinet & bassoon (26pp-D-c) M-57016-707-4£9.00
The parts to these duets were discovered separately on two visits to a second-hand music shop.
 
 Gwyn Parry-Jones (1946)
PP 64 Welsh Rarebit. A suite for flute and bassoon. (6ppx2-C/DT-a/c) M-57016-091-4£6.00
The music is full of wit and references to styles, seasons and places.
 
 F. Roederer (19th century)
PP 393 The First of Trois Duos Concertants Op. 5 . flute and bassoon. (15pp-D-ab) M-57016-506-3£7.50
PP 408 The Second of Trois Duos Concertants Op. 5 . flute and bassoon. (20pp-D-ab) M-57016-521-6£7.50
PP 457 The Third of Trois Duos Concertants Op. 5 . flute and bassoon. (20pp-D-ab) M-57016-577-3£7.50
 
 Jill Segger (1950)
PP 83 Three Duets for oboe and bassoon (4pp x 2-C/DT-a/c) M-57016-122-5£4.50
Dance, Lament and Interrupted March.

Solo bassoon and ensemble

 Mssrs Baildon, Burney et al (18th Century)
PP 413 Catches from The Modern Catch Club for three voices and basso (bassoon/cello) (12pp-C-a) M-57016-527-8£4.50
English Rounds with witty words.
 
A. A. Eisenmann (18th century)
PP 422 Sinfonia Concertante (c. 1780) for flute, bassoon, violin, double bass; with violins, bassi and 2 horns in G. (68pp-D-a/cb) M-57016-536-0£21.00
Andante, Theme and Variations.
 
Friedrich Hartman Graf (1727-1795)
PP 493 Quartetto III for oboe or flute, bassoon or cello, violin and cello. (32pp-C-ab) M-57016-623-7£10.50
PP 537 Quartetto V for bassoon (or cello), violin 1 (or oboe) violin 2 and cello. (27pp-C-ab) M-57016-669-5£9.00
PP 538 Quartetto VI for bassoon (or cello), violin (or oboe) viola and cello. (35pp-C-ab) M-57016-670-1£10.50
 
 Fr. Gumlich (19th Century)
PP 8 First Quartet for bassoon, violin, viola and cello (27pp-C/D-b) M-57016-008-2£7.50
Elaborate music from an unknown composer.
 
 G. F. Handel (1685-1759)
PP 153 "As steals the morn" from L’Allegro, il Pensoroso ed il Moderato, for sop, ten, ob, bn, 2 vn, va, continuo. 2 scores included. (27pp-C-ab) M-57016-217-8£9.00
PP 278 Rodelinda’s Lament from the opera Rodelinda, for soprano, recorder, bassoon, violin, viola & continuo. 2 scores included (36pp-C-ab) M-57016-374-8£10.50
 
 Henry Hargrave (18th Century)
PP 16 Concerto no. I in Bb for bassoon and strings (27pp-C-ab) M-57016-020-4£9.00
PP 34 Concerto no. II in F for bassoon and strings (18pp-C-ab) M-57016-050-1£7.50
PP 35 Concerto no. III in A minor for oboe, bassoon & strings (22pp-C-ab) M-57016-052-5£7.50
PP 26 Concerto no. IV in Bb for bassoon and strings (24pp-C-ab) M-57016-034-1£7.50
PP 1 Concerto no. V in F for oboe, bassoon, strings, optional 2 F horns (29pp-C-ab) M-57016-000-6£9.00
Early English Concerti with strings (4tet or full orchestra). Extra string parts available.
 
 J. W. Hertel (1727-1789)
PP 156 Concerto No. 1 in Bb for bassoon & strings (2 violins, viola, cello/double bass) (44pp-C-ab) M-57016-220-8£15.00
Can be performed with quartet. Extra string parts available to order.
PP 216 Concerto No. 3 in Eb for bassoon and orchestra: strings, continuo, 2 oboes + 2 horns in outer movements, 2 flutes in middle movement (138pp-D-ab) M-57016-294-9£3.00
 
 W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)
PP 59 "Ruhe Sanft", Zaide’s aria. Soprano, oboe, bassoon, 2 violins, 2 violas, cello/double bass. 2 scores included. (32pp-C-ab) M-57016-086-0£9.00
 
 Antonín Reicha (1770-1836)
PP 33 Variations pour le basson (bassoon & string quartet) (33pp-D-ab) M-57016-048-8£9.00
First publication. Music for solo bassoon, accompanied by strings
PP 37 Grand Quintetto (1826) for bassoon & string quartet(87pp-D-b) M-57016-055-6£24.00
First publication. A piece constructed on a grand scale
PP 37B Basset Horn in F as alternative to bassoon (18pp-b) M-57016-057-0£4.50
PP 37S Score of Grand Quintetto (42pp-a) M-57016-056-3£12.00
 
Theodor von Schacht (1748-1823)
PP 439 Sinfonia Concertante for two bassoons & orch (2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 2 horns & strings)(85pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-555-1£27.00
A pleasing classical work with a very appealing slow movement.
PP 452 Concerto for Bassoon & Orchestra for bassoon with 2 clarinets (Bb), 2 horns (Bb) & strings (61pp-C/D-ab) M-57016-570-4£21.00
A common opening theme with the Sinfonia Concertante, but otherwise distinct and with a more virtuosic solo part
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