current projects
CD RELEASE
Polka the Elk contains five world premiere recordings of new bassoon music by Australian Padma Newsome, Canadian Tawnie Olson, and American David Lang.
Released on 9/15/2011 by Music Starts From Silence.
"weird and wild tunes" —Time Out New York
"one of the sharpest executors of new-music currently on the scene" —WQXR/Q2 Music
TRACKLISTING:
1. À mon seul désir (2005) by Tawnie Olson
Rachael Elliott, bassoon; Adrienne Kim, piano
2. Polka the Elk (2001) by Padma Newsome
Rachael Elliott and Janet Polk, bassoons; Bill Solomon, vibraphone/percussion
3-9. With Eyes Cast Down (2004) by Padma Newsome
Rachael Elliott, bassoon; John Orfe, piano, harpsichord;
Padma Newsome, viola, voice, piano, harpsichord
10. Press Release (1992) by David A. Lang
Rachael Elliott, bassoon
11. Bed and Rest (2006) by Padma Newsome and Clogs
Bryce Dessner, guitar; Rachael Elliott, bassoon;
Thomas Kozumplik, marimba, percussion; Padma Newsome, piano
> Download "Polka the Elk" CD liner notes [89 KB pdf]
> Download "Polka the Elk" concert program [180 KB pdf]
> Listen to "Polka the Elk" audio on Soundcloud
SOLO BASSOON TOUR DE FORCE
My set of solo bassoon music includes David Lang's Press Release, Alex Kotch's Techno Music for Bassoon & Electronica and more. Repertoire
"BASSOON BAND" AT DUKE
A community-building effort in Durham, North Carolina open to bassoonists of all ages and experience levels. The monthly gatherings are a friendly and informal setting in which to play a variety of chamber music written and arranged for bassoon ensemble. Contact
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for further info.
2011-2012 ACTIVITY:
November 5, 2011
December 10, 2011
January 28, 2012
April 1, 2012 - NC Bassoon Day at UNC-Greensboro
BASSOON DAY AT VYOA
November 15, 2011: Bassoonist Dana Jessen is the guest artist for this year's Bassoon Day at the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association. Workshops and master class are free to attend! Details