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It thus constitutes an excellent choice to enrich a recital program, work on phrasing and articulation in a decidedly classical language, and refine the chamber music balance between bassoon and piano. The writing highlights the instrument's singing quality, its colors, as well as rhythmic flexibility, without seeking showy virtuosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA revealing fact: Saint-Saëns acknowledged in a letter to his publisher that he consulted a method book to verify a passage in the high register, concerning the bassoon's range. Yet the work hardly suggests any unfamiliarity: the line is natural, idiomatic, and conceived to \"speak\" with ease. Trials conducted with Léon Letellier were met with great satisfaction from both the composer and the instrumentalist, confirming the musical and instrumental relevance of the sonata.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, this publication offers an \u003cstrong\u003eUrtext edition\u003c\/strong\u003e realized with consultation of the autograph, a major asset for performers seeking a reliable, clear score that respects the original text. 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