Largo (from Symphony No. 9, "From the New World") - Solo Bassoon in C Major - Easy by Antonin Dvorak Bassoon Solo - Digital Sheet Music

SKU: A0.1675806

This easy-level solo bassoon arrangement of "Largo" from Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" by Antonín Dvořák presents the well-known melody in a simplified and expressive format, ideal for beginner players. Composed in 1893, the piece conveys a deep sense of nostalgia and calm, often associated with the spiritual-style song "Goin’ Home." This arrangement allows young bassoonists to explore expressive legato lines within a comfortable range.


What you’ll find in this sheet music:
• Solo bassoon arrangement (unaccompanied)
• Beginner-friendly range and phrasing
• Clean engraving and articulation suggestions
• Ideal for personal study, lessons, or solo performance
• Supports development of tone control and breath phrasing
• Captures the emotional core of Dvořák’s original theme


About the music:
Composed in 1893, Dvořák’s Largo is the second movement of his Symphony No. 9 in E minor, also known as "From the New World." It was written during his time in the United States and blends influences from both American spirituals and Czech folk music, resulting in a uniquely heartfelt and enduring melody.


About the instrument – Bassoon:
The bassoon’s deep, reedy tone gives a warm and soulful character to lyrical themes. Its phrasing and breath demands are excellent for helping beginners focus on control and musical nuance.