Creating a Piano Reduction: Jean Françaix’s Concerto for Bassoon & 11 String Instruments

Creating a Piano Reduction: Jean Françaix’s Concerto for Bassoon & 11 String Instruments

Jean Françaix’s compositions are known for having difficult piano parts; his Concerto for Bassoon and 11 String Instruments features his own piano version that includes challenges for the pianist including thick textures, large chords, and tricky technical passages. This presentation shows the creation of a new piano reduction resembling the orchestral version. The reduction features alterations and modifications in the piano part that will make it more accessible to pianists and as well as match the orchestral version, making it more recognizable to bassoonists.

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