About Music Sundowner-Graceful Breezes (Woodwinds Only)

Our programme today traces an expressive journey from the elgance of the Baroque and Classical Masters to the warmth of Romantic melody and the modern rediscovery of the bassoon’s deep sonorous heart. So we have a journey from Baroque brilliance to Romantic elegance, celebrating the eloquent voice of the bassoon…

Sundowner Classics Programme description. This is a light, listener-friendly programme — Classical concertos, a lyrical modern gem, and the familiar warmth of Dvořák. Ideal for a Thursday concert where elegance and accessibility are key. Welcome to “about Music” with Brian. Continuing from where we left off on Monday, I have…

Today I have four more oboe concertos for us, to allow us to become really familiar with the sound of the oboe. Vivaldi, Antonio Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV 461 10'00" A sparkling Baroque concerto with Vivaldi’s trademark rhythmic vitality and lyrical slow movement. An elegant and uplifting opener…

Welcome to “about Music” with Brian. The Saxophone music I played has proved popular and requests for more have followed. Today we turn to a lighter side of the instrument, exploring short pieces that are arrangements of popular orchestral and piano compositions, arranged for the Saxophone.

Welcome to “about Music” with Brian. In our last programme, we heard the saxophone in its serious concert setting — through Glazunov, Ibert, and Creston. Today we turn to a lighter side of the instrument, exploring short pieces that highlight the many sizes of the saxophone family: soprano, alto, tenor,…