Recorded in 2005 on Capriccio, this disc showcases the bassoon through concertos by four 20th-century masters: Villa-Lobos, Hindemith, Jolivet, and Gubaidulina. Bassoonist Sergio Azzolini and the Kammerakademie Potsdam navigate these diverse works with virtuosity and musicality. Villa-Lobos brings Brazilian warmth, Hindemith offers teutonic clarity, Jolivet injects avant-garde spice, and Gubaidulina provides contemporary depth. The bassoon emerges as a genuinely solo voice here, capable of lyricism, virtuosity, and emotional expression. The recording is warm and detailed. This is essential for bassoon enthusiasts and rewarding for contemporary classical listeners who appreciate hearing orchestral instruments reimagined as soloists. A celebration of an often-overlooked instrument's expressive range.

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