Music Resource Item Type Metadata
Composer
Kuhlau, Friedrich (1786-1832).
Gender
Male
Work
Three Fantasias, Op. 38.
London. Nova. (ed. Block).
Portland, OR: Editions VIENTO. (ed. Read).
No. 1: Adagio - Allegro agitato - Ariette con Variaziioni
No. 2: Tempo giusto – Arriete con Variazioni
No. 3: Adagio – Allegro vivace – Arriete con Variazioni
London. Nova. (ed. Block).
Portland, OR: Editions VIENTO. (ed. Read).
No. 1: Adagio - Allegro agitato - Ariette con Variaziioni
No. 2: Tempo giusto – Arriete con Variazioni
No. 3: Adagio – Allegro vivace – Arriete con Variazioni
Duration
ca. 12 minutes each
Description
These works, originally composed for the flute in 1822, have been lowered two octaves to fit the bassoon. They are florid and challenging showpieces over the full range to Bb4.
Discography
Bravura Records CD-111 Read
Reference
The Double Reed 34/1, p. 137
Date Range of Work
1822