Most of us associate the pipe organ with liturgical, that is, religious use. But did you know that the instrument was originally associated with gladiatorial combat during the time of the Romans? Gladiatorial games usually began with an elaborate procession

Tarentelle for Clarinet, flute and piano op.6 Laurent Wagschal, piano Pascal Godart, piano Olivier Derbesse, clarinet Vincent Lucas, flute From Saint-Saëns: Complete Chamber Music with Winds (2010) Released by Indesens Tarentelle for Clarinet, flute and piano op.6 The Complete Chamber

James Campbell, oboe Sonata for Oboe, Ad libitum – Allegretto From French Chamber Music For Woodwinds – Disc 2 (2006) Released by Cala Records Ltd Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Oboe Along with the sonata for clarinet and the sonata for bassoon,

Nicholas Daniel, oboe Sonata for Bassoon Allegro moderato From French Chamber Music for Woodwinds Vol.1 (1994) Released by Cala Records Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Bassoon The introduction is captivating, it’s nostalgic, melodic, and expressive. This is one of the last works

Feuillet d’album for wind octet, Op.81 William Bennett, flute Nicholas Daniel, oboe James Campbell, David Campbell, clarinet Rachel Gough, Robin Kennard, bassoon Richard Watkins, Robert Maskell, horn From French Chamber Music for Woodwinds, Volume One: Debussy and Saint-Saëns – Disc