Piece en Forme de Habanera

As a prestigious composer of the early 20th century, Maurice Ravel's Piece in the Habanera Style, transcribed for bassoon and piano by Fernand Oubradous contains many features which continue to make the composer's music popular and loved to this day. Known for his masterful melodies and rich harmonies, Piece in the Habanera Style clearly exemplifies these qualities through flourishing bassoon lines and evocative, chordal and rhythmic piano accompaniments. Moreover, habanera rhythms heard throughout the piece create further excitment. All of these musical elements combined create a highly enjoyable piece for the bassoon and piano repertoire. In addition, the clear print of separate solo and accompaniment parts in this edition of Piece in the Habanera Style add to an irresistible purchase for aspiring bassoon players.