Delian Suite No. 5: Variations concertantes sur le nom de Paul Verlaine (Part 1 of 3)

The Delian Suite No. 5—Variations concertantes sur le nom de Paul Verlaine pour basson et orchestre à cordes (Concert Variations on the Name of Paul Verlaine for Bassoon and String Orchestra)— was created in collaboration with bassoon virtuoso Franck Leblois (Angoulême, France) and premiered by the soloist with the Octava Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Johan Louwersheimer. This compelling new work prominently features the bassoon in each of the variation movements contributed by twelve composers representing the best in contemporary tonal art music from Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. This exciting new concert work serves as the centerpiece of the Delian Games, held annually in the month of May.

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[joemis1]

When I volunteered to participate I did have some trepidation. I should not have. Well done by all of the other composers. Franck was marvelous. Great job by the Octavia and Maestro Louwersheimer. Special thanks to Matt Weiss and of course Joseph D Ford for their Herculean accomplishments in making all this work.

[docalaurent]

quel son !!

[dranchg]

Bravo, Franck. Impressionant, etonnant. Je suis eblouient par un tel delicieux colloage de musiques et Verlaine est si dfficile poutant! Merci, Gary

[xoxpenguinxox]

puts my playing beyond shame.

[Contrapunctus1750]

Excellent!

[apollonmusagete]

My hat is off to Matthew Weiss, President and Concertmaster of The Octava Chamber Orchestra, without whom none of this could have happened. And kudos to Maestro Louwersheimer for an exemplary performance of a most unusual score created by twelve different composers from around the world.

As for Franck Leblois, the proof is in the playing--and what superb bassoon artistry he delivered! Interspersing the Verlaine quotes in French added immensely to the audience's enjoyment.

BRAVISSIMO!

[plrCounterpoint]

Great idea, beautiful music!!

Jeremiah

[benjamincoelho]

Bravo! Bravissimo Franck!

[lute88]

well done!

[caramelturc]

Bravo Franck ! Je suis vraiment enchantée de vous voir et de vous entendre ! Belles images d'un beau voyage à Seattle ! Félicitations !