Adagio, op. 9, #3 - BSN/PN

Adagio, op. 9, #3
for bassoon and piano
by Julius Weissenborn (1837-1888) - German bassoonist, teacher, and composer

This solo from the Opus 9 collection is in Ab Major and utilizes the full range of the bassoon, up to high Bb. It is a sweet and charming piece yet presents unique challenges for performers at all levels. This is not to be confused with the Arioso (op. 9, #1) and indeed one may discover discrepancies in the numbering of these pieces by various editors and different editions.