Drei Studien

Ludwig Milde (1849¬–1913) studied bassoon and composition at the Prague Conservatory. He was later employed as solo bassoonist and teacher in his native city. Thanks to his works and etudes, he is regarded as the torchbearer of the Prague bassoon school. The Drei Studien for bassoon and piano presented here are effective practice and recital pieces. The connecting elements within the beloved little collection are the calm tempo and cantabile style of the solo instrument, which steadily evolves into a dialogue with the piano accompaniment as the work progresses.