(1992) Devienne : Six Sonatas for Bassoon and Basso continuo, Op. 24 nbr_cd:Qobuz In the half-light

In the half-light

The score shows an underestimated angle of Frank Martin’s art

who heard the premiere of the work in Zurich in 1911

She performed the entire set of keyboard toccatas

It is the kind of encounter that gives meaning to the occupation of a recording producer

(1992) Devienne : Six Sonatas for Bassoon and Basso continuo, Op. 24 nbr_cd:Qobuz In the half-lightFranois Devienne was one of the few 18th century musicians who was able to step out of Mozarts and Haydns shadows. His numerous instrumental works are not merely a subject of interest for music historians and musicologists. Their lively melodic style, natural musical expression and spirited virtuosity have remained popular even to the present; the works on this recording, Six Sonates pour un basson avec accompagnement de basse op. 24, are ample