Willy Merz
Shir
(2016)
for violin, viola, violoncello and bassoon
Duration: 8'
Instrumentation details:
bassoon
violin
viola
violoncello
Shir
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Work introduction
Shir is a short piece for solo bassoon and strings. " Shir" is a very old word that means "song" in Semitic and old Sumerian languages.
Therefore the singing qualities of bassoon are on display, mixed with " virtuoso " attitudes.