William Blezard

William Blezard (1921-2003) gave many recitals during his rich and varied musical career. He was a close friend of the composer, harpist and oboist Derek Bell (of The Chieftains), who performed upon all the members of the oboe family of instruments.

Scherzo Furioso was originally conceived as a light-hearted encore piece for clarinet and piano. With Derek Bell in mind, William Blezard adapted his work for the members of the oboe family of instruments most suited to its character, and thought that the bassoon would be an excellent idea whilst he was about it!

It is humorous, exuberant, and, for the most part, 'fast and furious'. This short and sparkling composition is therefore presented in a compilation of the following solo parts:

Musette in F
Musette in Eb
Oboe
Bassoon

Jennifer Paull
1997

Also by William Blezard

 Two Contrasted Pieces   AI SI 007

The Two Contrasted Pieces are recorded by Jennifer Paull on The Oboe d'Amore Collection Volume II [AI SC VII]

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