- A French Voyage with Riccardo Terzo - This is the solo album by Riccardo Terzo, Principal Bassoonist of the highly respected Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and an artist garnering attention as one of the world's leading instrumentalists. Titled “Voyage en France,” the recording is a collection of celebrated French masterpieces written specifically for the bassoon. The program features the representative Saint-Saëns Sonata alongside works by Françaix and Dutilleux, all distinguished by beautiful melodies and rich tonal color. Terzo’s performance powerfully demonstrates the bassoon's full appeal: his rich, resonant lower register, delicately controlled and beautiful high notes, and overwhelming technique and expressiveness. He fully reveals the instrument's charm. Pianist Tomoko Sawano complements the performance expertly, adding musical color and wonderfully sensitive accompaniment. This recording by a master of the bassoon in a new era is highly recommended.