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Hi,

I would like to know the composer & title of this piece please. Seems to be just piano & bassoon (don't laugh, i am a beginner). I love the bassoon & this piece is a good example of how soothing it can be.. please help if u can.
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Hey, I love the bassoon!  Great instrument.  I played it some in college.  I wanted a portable instrument.  Know how to get a really low note?  Sneeze or cough.  But you have to start feigning it a couple of notes prior so it's believable.  On the other hand, most bassoonists know this trick, so just lay out!

I don't see any "play" button for the sample on either site. Please upload somewhere where I can just click on "play."  I don't want to download it.

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I have a PhD in musicology, with expertise in medieval - Renaissance - Baroque - Classical periods, but I'll try to help you with any period.

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I have many requests to identify a piece of music. If I can't identify it, I will tell you (1) what composer I think it is; (2) what composer or composers I think it is not; (3) what style period, genre, etc. I think it is or is not. And give you any other help I can to help you find the answer.

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