Starter Packs

Complete your collection with these curated titles, grouped at a special discount.

Shop Now
Azica Records

Songs of Late Season

$7.99
$15.99 Save 50%

Details

Composer
Bernard Andres, Georges Bizet, Gustave Charpentier, Leon Delibes, Gabriel Faure, Andre Jolivet, Henr
Artist
Ted Soluri, Emily Levin, David Buck, Tom Fleming
Format
CD
Label
Azica Records
Released
Jul 19, 2024
Catalog #
ACD-71363
UPC
787867136324

About

Over the past several years, I've become interested in stepping away from the common recital-with-piano-accompaniment format and have been exploring more unusual sounds and colors. For instance, I played a recital of music for bassoon and percussion, and I'm interested in the idea of bassoon and organ, or guitar, or harp. I chose harp for this album since I have the pleasure of working with one of the finest harpists in the world every week, Emily Levin. In researching repertoire, I found more music written for bassoon and harp than I expected. Unfortunately, most of the music written for this combination is not always the peak of musical quality. What I did find, however, was the great music composed for bassoon and harp was mostly written by French composers. The Andres and Jolivet were absolute musts since they were written for the instruments and are both fantastic pieces. With the Jolivet involving a flute, I went right to my friend and colleague, David Buck, who was more than happy to join us. A fan of vocal music, I had to include something on the album written for the voice, have it be French, and also be topical. I have always adored the Bizet and Delibes duets and knew we could easily arrange them for two bassoons and harp. Another friend and colleague, Tom Fleming, joins us for those. I first heard the Charpentier sung by Maria Callas and I immediately fell in love with it's lushness. There are two charming short pieces that really fit in beautifully; the Sauguet and Tournier. Though the Tournier was originally written for cello, it works perfectly on the bassoon. The Sauguet was written for the bassoon and it showcases the instrument's expressiveness. To close the album I chose one of my favorite things written by Gabriel Faure. "In paradisum" is the final movement of his Requiem.

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 Sicilienne, Op. 78 (arr. for bassoon and harp) 03:41
    Track
    1
    Title
    Sicilienne, Op. 78 (arr. for bassoon and harp)
    Duration
    03:41
    Composer
    Gabriel Fauré
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  2. 2 Barcarolle (arr. for bassoon and harp) 02:43
    Track
    2
    Title
    Barcarolle (arr. for bassoon and harp)
    Duration
    02:43
    Composer
    Henri Sauguet
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  3. 3 Lakmé, Act I: Sous le dome epais, "Flower Duet" (arr. E. Levi and T. Soluri for flute, bassoon and harp) 04:17
    Track
    3
    Title
    Lakmé, Act I: Sous le dome epais, "Flower Duet" (arr. E. Levi and T. Soluri for flute, bassoon and harp)
    Duration
    04:17
    Composer
    Léo Delibes
    Performer
    Tom Fleming, Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  4. 4 Louise, Act III Scene 1: Depuis le jour ou je me suis donnée … (arr. E. Levin and T. Soluri for bassoon and harp) 04:38
    Track
    4
    Title
    Louise, Act III Scene 1: Depuis le jour ou je me suis donnée … (arr. E. Levin and T. Soluri for bassoon and harp)
    Duration
    04:38
    Composer
    Gustave Charpentier
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  5. 5 Les pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers), Act I: Au fond du temple saint (arr. E. Levin and T. Soluri for flute, bassoon and harp) 04:38
    Track
    5
    Title
    Les pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers), Act I: Au fond du temple saint (arr. E. Levin and T. Soluri for flute, bassoon and harp)
    Duration
    04:38
    Composer
    Georges Bizet
    Performer
    Tom Fleming, Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  6. 6 Promenade a l'automne (arr. for bassoon and harp) 02:16
    Track
    6
    Title
    Promenade a l'automne (arr. for bassoon and harp)
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Marcel Tournier
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  7. 7 I. L'Étoile: Simple et sans lenteur 03:42
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. L'Étoile: Simple et sans lenteur
    Duration
    03:42
    Composer
    André Jolivet
    Performer
    David Buck, Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  8. 8 II. Les Mages: Très modéré 02:49
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Les Mages: Très modéré
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    André Jolivet
    Performer
    David Buck, Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  9. 9 III. La Vierge et l'Enfant: Simple 02:54
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. La Vierge et l'Enfant: Simple
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    André Jolivet
    Performer
    David Buck, Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  10. 10 IV. Entrée et Danse des Bergers: Simple - Vif 02:50
    Track
    10
    Title
    IV. Entrée et Danse des Bergers: Simple - Vif
    Duration
    02:50
    Composer
    André Jolivet
    Performer
    David Buck, Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  11. 11 I. Andantino 02:18
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Andantino
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Bernard Andrès
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  12. 12 II. Allegro 02:18
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Bernard Andrès
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  13. 13 III. Larghetto 03:13
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Larghetto
    Duration
    03:13
    Composer
    Bernard Andrès
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  14. 14 IV. Adagietto 02:09
    Track
    14
    Title
    IV. Adagietto
    Duration
    02:09
    Composer
    Bernard Andrès
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  15. 15 V. Andante 01:49
    Track
    15
    Title
    V. Andante
    Duration
    01:49
    Composer
    Bernard Andrès
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  16. 16 VI. Allegretto 02:52
    Track
    16
    Title
    VI. Allegretto
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Bernard Andrès
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  17. 17 VII. Moderato 03:39
    Track
    17
    Title
    VII. Moderato
    Duration
    03:39
    Composer
    Bernard Andrès
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin
  18. 18 Requiem, Op. 48: In paradisum (arr. E. Levin and T. Soluri for bassoon and harp) 03:03
    Track
    18
    Title
    Requiem, Op. 48: In paradisum (arr. E. Levin and T. Soluri for bassoon and harp)
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    Gabriel Fauré
    Performer
    Ted Soluri, Emily Levin