Concerto for Bassoon and Wind Ensemble

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Eric Ewazen

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General Info

Year: 2004
Duration: c. 22:30
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Southern Music Co.
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - Rental   |   Score Only (print) - $29.50


Movements

1. Andante con moto – 8:55
2. Allegro vivace – 3:45
3. Largo – 8:25
4. Allegro molto – 4:00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Solo Bassoon
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion I-II

(percussion detail desired)


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

As commissioning bassoonist Jeffrey Keesecker wrote after the concerto’s premiere, “Eric has composed a modern masterpiece, a profound work of depth and meaning that captures the soul of the bassoon.” Following its 2002 U.S. world premiere, Ewazen’s concerto made its European debut in Sweden the following year. It has since become a favorite recital piece and a mainstay at state contests nationwide.

- Program Note from publisher


Eric Ewazen’s Concerto for Bassoon and Wind Orchestra was commissioned by James Croft and the Florida State Winds for bassoonist colleague Jeffery Keesecker. It is a work that makes a distinct contribution to a genre with sparse resources.

The four movements of the concerto display the wide expressive and virtuosic capabilities of the solo instrument. The first movement, following an extended pastoral setting, introduces the solo bassoon in a lengthy lyric reflection. Although there are moments of dramatic intensity, the basic sound world is contemplative. The second movement is both playful and energetic with the solo voice constantly stretching ranges while the ensemble provides punctuated accompaniment. The third is a lovely ballad, quite reserved, at once plaintive and soulful. An energetic dance movement in compound meter brings the work to an exhilarating conclusion.

- Program Note from liner notes of Marc CD 2003 WASBE 11th Conference (Florida State University Wind Orchestra)


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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  • Rowan University (Glassboro, N.J.) Wind Ensemble (Joseph Higgins, conductor; Zachary Feingold, bassoon) - 3 March 2022
  • University of Iowa (Iowa City) Symphony Band (Mark Heidel, conductor; Benjamin Coelho, bassoon) – 21 November 2019
  • Encore Wind Ensemble (Saint Paul, Minn.) (Jerry Luckhardt, conductor; Ariel Detwiler, bassoon) – 6 October 2019
  • University of Minnesota (Minneapolis) Wind Ensemble (Emily Threinen, conductor; Ariel Detwiler, bassoon) – 26 April 2019
  • Bemidji (Minn.) State University Wind Ensemble (Scott Guidry, conductor; Miriam Webber, bassoon) – 29 October 2017
  • Stanford University (Palo Alto, Calif.) Wind Symphony Giancarlo Aquilanti conductor; Caley Petrucci, bassoon) - 2016
  • St. Olaf Band (Northfield, Minn.) (Josh John, bassoon; Timothy Mahr, conductor) - 31 January 2012


Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • Eric Ewazen website Accessed 28 October 2017
  • Ewazen, E.; Keesecker, J. (2004). Concerto for Bassoon and Wind Ensemble [score]. Southern Music Co.: San Antonio, Tx.
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