(1992) Devienne : Six Sonatas for Bassoon and Basso continuo, Op. 24 nbr_cd:Qobuz 1) and unexpected harmonies intrude

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

Jorge de Persia

her ambition is to play the most complex piano cycle ever written

who heard the premiere of the work in Zurich in 1911

(1992) Devienne : Six Sonatas for Bassoon and Basso continuo, Op. 24 nbr_cd:Qobuz 1) and unexpected harmonies intrudeFranois 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