ROBERT THOMPSON - THE ART OF THE BASSOON
Catalogue No: HTGCD402
Barcode: 5060332661336
Robert Thompson has been at the forefront of solo bassoon playing for almost 50 years. Gathered here, in a 4 CD set, are recordings of concerto and chamber works which mark important stages in the development of the bassoon. Familiar repertoire by Vivaldi and Mozart is coupled with more esoteric compositions by Jacob, Downey and Jurriaan Andriessen. The BaxThrenody and Scherzoreceives its first recording with full string accompaniment.