Vallon: The Well Tempered Bassoon

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Title

Vallon: The Well Tempered Bassoon

Subject

Source

http://www.music.wisc.edu/faculty/marc-vallon/

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Composer

Vallon, Marc (b. 1955). 

Gender

Male

Work

The Well Tempered Bassoon. 24 Solo Pieces in all Keys After Bach. Warngau, GER: Accolade. 

Description

These pieces all use themes or melodies by J.S. Bach that have been set in the manner of a typical prelude from a cello suite. Thus the texture is primarily one of continuous notes. The full range is used up to B4, and full breath is required as there are virtually no rests; the performer will need to be very flexible when phrasing. This is challenging music. 

Reference

The Double Reed 32/1, p. 131