The French Contrabassoon

The lesser known French Contrabassoon - essential when performing Saint-Saëns for the authentic French sound.

Hear Howard Dann perform it with us on Thursday 26 January, Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, London

Get tickets here: https://oae.co.uk/event/saint-saens-s...

SAINT-SAËNS: Phaëton
SAINT-SAËNS: Cello Concerto No 1
SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre
SAINT-SAËNS: Symphony No 3 ‘Organ Symphony’

Steven Isserlis cello
James McVinnie organ
Maxim Emelyanychev conductor
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