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

In the half-light

English music historian Charles Burney wrote: «He has perhaps supplied the performers on bowed instruments and lovers of Music with more excellent compositions than any other master of the present age

On the other hand

1) and unexpected harmonies intrude (such as the augmented chords in the final bars of No

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

(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