Gounod - March of a Marionette - bassoon + piano

Description

Charles Gounod's 1872 "(Funeral) March of a Marionette" is a mock funeral march with a jaunty tune & inappropriate rhythms which create a humorous & carefree mood. It was made very famous when adopted by film director Alfred Hitchcock in the 1950s as a TV series theme. This version is for bassoon + piano accompaniment, arranged by Harold Walters for Rubank. Set for ABRSM Examination 2022 onwards Grade 4 List C.