Paul Jeanjean : Prélude et Scherzo. , .

(English) Paul Jeanjean : « Prélude et Scherzo ». As a noted teacher and composer, the Paris Conservatoire often called upon Jeanjean to provide music for their own use. Prelude Et Scherzo (for bassoon) was composed to be used as a competition and audition piece at the institution. The Prelude is in 6/8 meter and lyrical, contrasted by the fast, staccato Scherzo. For all advanced bassoonists, Jeanjean’s Prelude Et Scherzo is a challenging, yet exciting addition to the repertoire. Paul Jeanjean (1874 – 1928) was a noted French composer. While known primarily for his clarinet compositions, he also composed for other instruments, such as the bassoon and cornet. He studied with one of the most important clarinet teachers, Chrysogone Cyrille Rose. His compositions for the clarinet are mainly studies for the practice of technical elements. Every year, the Paris Conservatoire would call on the clarinet teachers to compose music for that of their own use and also for their students. As a result we now have many sets