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| 1. Concerto in B flat major K191 (Mozart) |
| 2. Concertino in B flat major Perger 52/5 (Haydn) |
| 3. Concerto in F major (Stamitz) |
| 4. Andante e Rondo Ungarese Op 35 (von Weber) |
| 5. Concerto in F major Op 75 (von Weber) |
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'Dazzling. Hyperion's perceptive talent-spotting has produced a charming disc from performers virtually new to the catalogue unreservedly recommended' (BBC Music Magazine) 'A delightful and generous collection' (Gramophone) 'Dynamic and expressive contrasts are carefully and adroitly created and the orchestra meticulously managed. The result is a lovely and technically superior recording, not to mention another star in the crown of the folks at Hyperion' (Fanfare, USA) 'La Manchester Camerata propose un excellent encadrement orchestral, spirituel, avec des tutti aux contours finement dessinés, une articulation franche et une pulsation énergique' (Répertoire, France) 'Perkins brings out the fun in much of the inspiration as well as the lyrical beauty, warmly accompanied by the Camerata' (The Guardian) 'a recording of airy clarity ... a most recommendable disc, with much to enjoy' (International Record Review) 'The playing of the Manchester Camerata (on modern instruments) is excellent throughout ... They and their oboist conductor support their principal bassoonist with such care and attention that it is fair to call this a labour of love all round. Enjoy' (musicweb.uk.net) 'The performances are all sophisticated ... a pleasure to listen to' --(American Record Guide)
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In 1932 Sacheverell Sitwell wrote 'No composer has ever understood the qualities of individual instruments as did Mozart ... with the bassoon, it is like a Sea-god speaking'. And yet Mozart was just eighteen years of age when he wrote this highly imaginative concerto, and it is the only one of three he composed for bassoon to survive. M. Haydn's Concertino further explores the instrument's lyrical qualities, and Stamitz displays a gift for melodic charm and inventiveness, of which his Concerto in F major is a good example, relying more on melody than virtuosic display. Weber's Op 35 began life as a viola solo with orchestra and is Hungarian in flavour, and his Concerto in F major is unerringly cheerful throughout. This highly enjoyable disc ebbs and flows through a medley of melodies, interspersed with moments of calm tranquility and utmost beauty, giving Laurence Perkins the opportunity to prove he is master of the Sea-God of the instrument world.
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Virtuoso Bassoon! Brilliant!,
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This review is from: Classical Bassoon Concertos (Audio CD)
This is an excellent collection of the Classical Bassoon repertoire. Impressive virtuoso playing by Mr Perkins and fresh sounding interpretations all round. Conductor and Orchestra in top form too! Recording clarity and balance is very good.
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