If this, his first recording, is any indication, Rodion Tolmachev, principal bassoonist at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, is well on his way to capture the world’s attention. He has already won many competitions and been the recipient of prestigious awards. This new recording should go a long way in establishing his name and reputation outside of the woodwind circles. His technique is marked by pinpoint accuracy, supported by a very fluid and lyrical delivery, almost like the smooth melodic lines of a jazz saxophonist. The bassoon he plays is a wonderful instrument made by the woodwind specialist J. Püchner which produces a warm and supple tone that is tailor-made to his technique.
All the pieces on this CD are by French composers, or composers who lived and studied in France, and therefore share a common casual and nonchalant style, something French composers excel at particularly in chamber music. Surprisingly enough, the more interesting works are those by the lesser known composers Bozza, Bernaud, Boutry and Bitsch, all of them more or less specialists at writing music for woodwind and/or brass instruments. The Concertino pour basson et piano by Marcel Bitsch in particular, has all the urban sophistication of a Ravel piano concerto, controlled by a melodic line as cool and refreshing as a countryside evening. It really brings out Tolmachev’s best qualities.
Pianist Midori Kitagawa never fails to provide the perfect backdrop, from the classical contours of the Saint-Saëns to the dark discordance of the Bernaud, her support is always at the bassoon’s service, but listen closely enough and it’s evident she should release some of her own solo rec
Track List:
1. Sonata pour basson et piano in G Major, Op. 168: I. Allegro moderato 02:38
2. Sonata pour basson et piano in G Major, Op. 168: II. Allegro scherzando 03:39
3. Sonata pour basson et piano in G Major, Op. 168: III. Molto adagio 05:09
4. Sonata pour basson et piano in G Major, Op. 168: IV. Allegro moderato 01:08
5. Nocturne-Danse: I. (Kiddush). Tranquille et doucement rêveur 05:07
6. Nocturne-Danse: II. Danse. Allegro giocoso 03:18
7. Interférences I pour basson et piano: Allegro – Meno mosso – Allegro con fuoco 08:32
8. Two Pieces for Bassoon and Piano: I. Andante 03:22
9. Two Pieces for Bassoon and Piano: II. Petit divertissement militaire. Avec entrain et intelligence 03:07
10. Hallucinations for Bassoon and Piano: Sans rigueur – Tempo giusto 08:51
11. Concertino for Bassoon and Piano: Andante – Cadenza – Allegro vivace 07:14
12. Récit, Sicilienne et Rondo: I. Recit. Moderato 02:03
13. Récit, Sicilienne et Rondo: II. Sicilienne. Allant 01:21
14. Récit, Sicilienne et Rondo: III. Rondo. Allegro 01:29
15. Sonatina: I. Allegro con moto 03:38
16. Sonatina: II. Aria. Largo cantabile 02:44
17. Sonatina: III. Scherzo. Molto vivace 02:44
18. Sonatine – Tango: I. Violent et animé 01:10
19. Sonatine – Tango: II. Scherzando 01:34
20. Sonatine – Tango: III. Tempo de Sarabande 01:48
21. Sonatine – Tango: IV. Vivace 01:42
Performers:
Rodion Tolmachev (bassoon)
Midori Kitagawa (piano)
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