By Dario Argentesi (Ferrara, 1985), a student of Luis Bacalov, we present Quadrille for solo bassoon.

The title refers to the quadrille, a dance of French origin that was especially popular in 19th-century European salons, characterized by a sequence of figures and contrasting sections.

In this work, Argentesi reinterprets this model in a contemporary way, employing a tonal or moderately modal language enriched with neo-classical influences. The composition unfolds in brief, contrasting episodes that highlight the expressive and technical possibilities of the bassoon.