Bassoon concerto

~1640 (Baroque, Classical, Romantic)



Group: Solo concerto




A concerto for bassoon accompanied by a musical ensemble, typically orchestra. Like bassoon sonatas, bassoon concerti were relatively uncommon until the twentieth century, although there are quite a few bassoon concerti from the Classical period. Some contemporary bassoon concerti are scored for solo bassoon and wind or string orchestras.
Mozart - 04. Bassoon Concerto in B flat, KV 191186e; Allegro
Vivaldi - 05. Concerto for bassoon, strings & continuo in F, RV 488 - 2 Largo