Camille Saint-Saëns: Bassoon Sonata, Op. 168/R. 148 (1921)

[@JordanIsHereSometimes]

This sounds so different on the French model. Tone was very jarring to start, but it fits the piece very well. Allard was such a master.

[@valerieheinderyckx4506]

Chef d'oeuvre...❤

[@SheinButSlow]

❤Beautiful Piece❤

[@lomlam58]

The legend says that this recording needed two takes only, because of a mistake of the pianist... True or not, this recording stays a absolute reference in the large discography of Saint-Saëns' sonata.

[@premanadi]

Still lots of piano mistakes in the "good" take! And it's not a difficult part.

[@philzmusic8098]

It's ridiculously easy. An accompanist's dream! @@premanadi

[@premanadi]

@@philzmusic8098 Yes, even I can play it!

[@bobcochran2890]

Heavens, a mistake!

[@bobcochran2890]

Unfortunately, fewer and fewer bassoonists champion the Buffet instrument. It has a unique tone quality, and so much literature was written with that quality in mind. Allard was such a fine teacher and musician.