
Bram van Sambeek (1980) is principal bassoonist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he has filled since 2002. His playing has made a deep impression on both audience and critics: ‘Gorgeous bassoon solo in Ravels Alborada del Gracioso’, The Guardian wrote, and the NRC praised: ‘Bassoonist Bram van Sambeek demonstrated his great soloist class in Heitor Villa Lobos’ Ciranda das sete notas.’ As a freelancer, he has performed with such orchestras as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
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Harlem Nocturne for Bassoon, Double Bass, Hammond Organ and Drums (arr. Marijn van Prooijen)
Three Arias from 'Il barbiere di Siviglia': Ecco ridente - Arr. for Two Bassoons by Bram van Sambeek
Three Arias from 'Il barbiere di Siviglia': Largo al factotum - Arr. for Two Bassoons by Bodo Koenigsbeck and Bram van Sambeek
Three Arias from 'Il barbiere di Siviglia': Una voce poco fa - Arr. for Two Bassoons by François René Gebauer and Bram van Sambeek
Are Your Feet Light Enough?
Off Balance
Concerto for bassoon, strings and basso continuo in E, RV 484: I. Poco allegro
Sacra Partitura for Bassoon, Violin and Basso Continuo: Sonata sopra la Monica
The Master Can't Dance
Sonata for Bassoon and Piano, Op. 168: I. Allegro moderato
Concerto for bassoon, strings and basso continuo in E, RV 484: II. Andante
Harlem Nocturne (1939) arranged by Marijn van Prooijen for Bassoon, Double bass, Hammond Organ and Drums
Bassoon Concerto in B-Flat Major, K 191: I. Allegro
Concerto for bassoon and string orchestra in A (1813): II. Andante sostenuto
Concerto for bassoon, strings and basso continuo in E, RV 484: III. Allegro
Sonata for Bassoon and Piano, Op. 168: III. Molto adagio - Allegro moderato
Concerto for bassoon and string orchestra in A (1813): I. Allegro moderato
Sonatine Tango for Bassoon and Piano (1984): I. Violent et animé
Concerto for bassoon and string orchestra in A (1813): III. Rondo: Allegro
Ciranda das sete notas (1958) for bassoon and string orchestra
Sonatine Tango for Bassoon and Piano: I. Violent et animé
Sonata sopra la Monica (1651) from Sacra Partitura for Bassoon, Violin and Basso Continuo
Sonata, Op. 168, for Bassoon and Piano (1921): II. Allegro scherzando
Solo V
Three Arias from Il barbiere di Siviglia (1816) arranged for Two Bassoons by François René Gebauer, Bodo Koenigsbeck and Bra...
Capricho (rev. 2008) for bassoon and string orchestra
Sonata for Bassoon and Piano, Op. 168: II. Allegro scherzando
Sonatine Tango for Bassoon and Piano: II. Scherzando
Sonata, Op. 168, for Bassoon and Piano (1921): I. Allegro moderato
Sonatine Tango for Bassoon and Piano (1984): II. Scherzando
Duo Sonata for Two Bassoons
Sonatine Tango for Bassoon and Piano (1984): IV. Vivace
Café 1930 (1986) from L’Histoire du Tango for Bassoon (originally written for Flute) and Guitar
Sonatine Tango for Bassoon and Piano: III. Tempo de sarabande
Woodlands
Bassoon Concerto in F Major, Op. 75, J. 127: I. Allegro ma non troppo
Bassoon Concerto in F Major, Op. 75, J. 127: II. Adagio
Sonatine Tango for Bassoon and Piano: IV. Vivace
l'Histoire du Tango: Café 1930, for Bassoon and Guitar
Sonata, Op. 168, for Bassoon and Piano (1921): III. Molto adagio – Allegro moderato
Sonatine Tango for Bassoon and Piano (1984): III. Tempo de Sarabande
Bassoon Concerto in B-Flat Major, K 191: II. Andante ma Adagio
Bassoon Concerto in B-Flat Major, K 191: III. Rondo
Duo Sonata for Two Bassoons (1977)
Bassoon Concerto in F Major, Op. 75, J. 127: III. Rondo
Bassoon Concerto in B flat major, K 191: I. Allegro
Bassoon Concerto in B flat major, K 191: II. Andante ma Adagio
Trio for Flute, Bassoon and Piano (1968)
Bassoon Concerto in B flat major, K 191: III. Rondo. Tempo di Menuetto
Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826 (Arr. B.V. Sambeek for Eight Bassoons in Multitrack): II. Allemande
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