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Title: A sublime performance by Maurice Allard
Review: The main draw of this disc is French bassoonist Maurice Allard, then professor of the Paris Conservatory and Solo Bassoon at the Paris Opera. Just prior to his retirement, in 1983, he recorded the Telemann F minor sonata and a suite in G minor for oboe, bassoon and continuo. On the RC model Buffet-Crampon French system bassoon, Maurice Allard produces a wonderful tone, more broad than the tone he produced in the 50s and 60s. The technique is staggering, and the musicality is sublime. I used to listen to this disc every day.Also included are the Oboe Sonata in A minor and a cello sonata. The other performers pale in comparison to Allard. Even at the mere 35 minutes play time, this is worth every penny of your purchase. Snap it up while you can find a copy.
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