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Genovia Bassoon Quartet
....fabulous...such a pleasure to see performers who demonstrate such joy in what they do. That transmits to the audience and I cannot imagine there was a single person who did not leave the concert uplifted and with a smile on their face. You should be available on the NHS!
a wonderful concert...certainly delivered on their promise to take us on a whirlwind musical tour!...a variety of pieces...demonstrated how amazingly versatile the bassoon can be...truly talented musicians.
Quartet - Instrumental
Instrumentation
- Gillian Horn - Bassoon
- Victoria López - Bassoon
- Rhiannon Carmichael - Bassoon/Contrabassoon
- Greg Crowley - Bassoon
Repertoire
Sample programme (60 minutes):
Raymond Scott: In an 18th Century Drawing Room
Dvorak: Two Bagatelles, Op 47
Michel Corrette: Concerto “Le Phénix”
Sibelius: 'Ballade' from Karelia Suite
Verdi arr Buford: La Traviata, Prelude to Act 1
Felix Mendelssohn: Scherzo from String Quartet no 6
Ensemble Tblisi: Georgian Folk music
Piazzolla arr Jackson: Tango Suite
Biography
Genovia Quartet is a dynamic bassoon ensemble formed by four graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The members are some of the most sought-after orchestral and chamber bassoonists in Scotland and abroad. Since forming in 2015, the quartet has enjoyed exploring an eclectic repertoire spanning many time periods and genres. Their unique arrangements allow them to put their own stamp on even the most iconic of works. Outwith the quartet, members of the group regularly perform and tour with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra among others. They are also highly regarded teachers and educators, such as in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Sistema Scotland, where they enjoy coaching young bassoonists as well as larger ensembles.
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