DCD 062 - The Big Bad Bassoon

Episode #62 of the "DCD Classical Cast" features two new releases from the University of Wisconsin's label. And both showcase the bassoon, albeit in completely different settings.

Marc Vallon's recital disc, "50 Years of French Bassoon Music (1950-2000)" presents a selection of contemporary Gallic compositions for the bassoon in a chamber music setting. The music is imaginative, beautiful, and very much in the classical genre.

Richard Lottridge's "Something New" is just that -- a bassoon recording that's unlike others. Lottridge assembles a jazz combo around himself (piano, bass, drums and vibes) and performs his original compositions for his instrument. I know some people don't like their genres mixed in a single podcast, but I think this recording fits equally in the jazz and classical categories. And besides, I dig it (I hope you do, too).

- Ralph

This episode we play:

Alexander Tansman: sonatine for bassoon and piano
Marc Vallon, bassoon; Tod Welbourne, piano
UWMSM

Richard Lottridge: Grandfather's Waltz
Richard Lottridge, bassoon; James Lattimer, vibes; Joan Wildman, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Claire Areniuns, drums
UWMSM

Pierre Petis: Theme et Variations
Marc Vallon, bassoon
UWMSM

Richard Lottridge: Seventh Heaven
Richard Lottridge, bassoon; James Lattimer, vibes; Joan Wildman, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Claire Areniuns, drums
UWMSM

Philippe Hersant: Duo Sephardim for bassoon and viola
Marc Vallon, bassoon; Sally Chisholm, viola
WUMSM