The Fantaisie Op. 1, begins with the solo piano which leads to an introduction reminiscent of a bel canto aria, allowing for a great deal of expressive rubato. A brief cadenza leads to a theme and
Antonio Pasculli was one of the most important oboists during the 19th century; he lived in Palermo, Italy, and gave many concerts in Europe showing his incredible virtuosity; in fact he was also known as
The Theme and Variations, Op. 23, is one of several solo works Verroust composed for the English Horn. An extensive Introduction in G minor leads to the sixteen-measure theme in G major.
Two More Pieces for English Horn and Piano (Lamento and Final) are actually the first and last of four pieces Grandval composed for her good friend Georges Gillet (1854-1920) and have never before