Paul Carr
Sonatina For Bassoon
for bassoon and piano
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Paul Carr
Sonatina For Bassoon
for bassoon and piano
- Instrumentation Bassoon and Piano
- Composer Paul Carr
- Edition Sheet Music
- Publisher Goodmusic Publishing
- Order no. GM039
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Description:
Commissioned by, and dedicated to 'The Glens', Sonatina is in three movements and was written over the course of a few days in December, here on the island of Mallorca where I live. Trying to start a piece is always the most difficult thing and sometimes I have to search for inspiration - on this occasion a beautiful walk on our local beach with my partner and our three small dogs, started me off with the first movement, 'Running with Dogs'; not that I do a lot of running these days, but you get the drift! In the summer months the beach is crowded, but during winter it is deserted save for a few locals, also with dogs. It is a heavenly spot, and in the fading golden sun of a December day, even more so. The slow movement, 'Poetic, somewhat sad', has a rather nostalgic feel to it. Written in the form of a simple song, its gentle lyricism lends it an air of days gone by, a quiet lamenting song of memories and of thoughtfulness. To end with 'Short impromptu dance' is just that! (Paul Carr)
The first performance was given by Ian Glen and Glen Capra ['The Glens'] at the Brighton Festival in the church of St. Michael and All Angels on 17th May 2008
Duration about 7 minutes
The first performance was given by Ian Glen and Glen Capra ['The Glens'] at the Brighton Festival in the church of St. Michael and All Angels on 17th May 2008
Duration about 7 minutes