Bassoon Solos
On The Texas Prescribed Music List
Prelude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4, by Frederic Chopin is one of his 24 Preludes. By Chopin's request, this piece was played at his own funeral, along with Mozart's Requiem. It is arranged here for bassoon solo with piano accompaniment. Includes separate bassoon part.
On The Texas Prescribed Music List and Florida MPA List
El Testament d'Amelia (Amelia's Will) is a popular Catalan folk song.
Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist regarded by many as "the father of the classical guitar." Adelita is a mazurka originally composed for guitar by Tarrega. The mazurka originated in Poland and was popularized by Frederic Chopin.
The tempo is indicated as Lento, but seems to work better at a faster tempo. The audio file here is at 80 bpm. However, this piece should not be performed metronomically, but rather with a more rubato style.