Beethoven's Ninth Symphony broke conventions as the first major symphony to include vocal soloists and chorus in its final movement, setting Friedrich Schiller's "Ode to Joy" poem.
Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B-flat Major, K. 191, is the only surviving concerto for bassoon by the composer. Written during his early years in Salzburg, it showcases the instrument's lyrical and technical capabilities, with a playful dialogue between soloist and orchestra typical of his classical style.
A jazz-inspired intermezzo possibly adapted for experimental or percussive instruments.
John Ernest Galliard, a German-English Baroque composer, contributed significantly to bassoon repertoire. His six sonatas showcase the instrument’s lyrical and technical capabilities, often paired with harpsichord continuo.
A lyrical musical piece potentially associated with love-themed repertoire, possibly from classical or romantic tradition given the title's phrasing.
