Repertoire

Discovering and building the repertoire for violin and bassoon has been a decade-long adventure for Dyad. Over the years, in addition to showcasing existing repertoire, we have been expanding the possibilities for this unique combination through premieres, commissions, and our own arrangements.  We don’t limit ourselves to any particular period or style—although we’re Juilliard-trained classical musicians our programs can range from Bach & Mozart to the Beatles to world premieres from contemporary composers.

This list highlights some favorite works that we have performed over the years. It is not a comprehensive list of all works for violin and bassoon, or all the works we have premiered. If you want more information about violin and bassoon repertoire or about a specific piece listed here, please reach out through our contact page.

Works Originally for Violin and Bassoon

Niccolo Paganini, Tre Duetti Concertanti

Gernot Wolfgang, Encounters (2009)

Reena Esmail, Nadiya (2016)* | recording |

Rachel Epperly, Webbed (2017)* | recording |

Stephen Spies, Play (2018)* | recording |

Bruce Babcock, Of Two Minds (2021)*

Molly Joyce, Duality (2022)* | recording |

David Stern, Duet for Violin and Bassoon (2016)* | recording |

* = work originally premiered or commissioned by Dyad

Works Arranged by Dyad

Ernest Bloch, Prayer | available from TrevCo |

Johann Sebastian Bach, Selected Two Part Inventions

Camille Saint-Saëns, Danse Macabre

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Three Arias from the Marriage of Figaro

The Beatles, Here Comes the Sun

Irving Berlin, Blue Skies