Tango Etüden XXVII & XXX
by Anselma Veit
Enjoy this comedic tango competition entry! Who hasn’t ever had the desire to throw their reeds across the room?
Quatro Variações e Fugueta Sobre um Tema Infantil
by Osvaldo Lacerda
Each variation of this piece is paired with a step in the reed-making process. Enjoy some beautiful music while watching a reed being born!
Multisonics
by Katy Abbott
This high-energy piece explores extended techniques for the bassoon. The accompanying video was a wonderful collaboration with film-maker Daniel Friend.
Sonata No. 5 in G Minor, Mvt. II
Francois Devienne, arr. Brigit Fitzgerald
This is an arrangement of this piece for bassoon quartet. Don’t be alarmed by the multiple Brigits performing! I do have a twin, but this is all me.
3 Preludes, No. 2
by George Gershwin
Who says the bassoon isn’t jazzy? Check out how the different instruments contribute to the style of this piece – featuring Mattie Brister on cello.