Bassoon Concerto
John E. Uth
About this work:
This is a concerto of symphonic proportions which makes comsiderable demands of the soloist. It is overall very tonal and the three movements are inter-related by sharing thematic material.
Year composed: 2001
Duration: 00:29:30
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Orchestra with Soloist(s)
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, ,1 Bassoon soloist(s), 2 Horn in F, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 2 Percussion (General), 24 Violin, 12 Viola, 8 Cello, 6 Double bass
Instrumentation notes: Since this composition features a solo bassoon, there are no bassoons in the orchestra but instead, a bass clarinet. The percussion used include the tambourine, snare drum, bass drum, wood blocks, cymbals and triangle.