Volodymyr Chernenko's Ballada Ukrainian Pattern for bassoon and piano The movement is bisected by

The movement is bisected by an interlude on King Herod Chased After Christ (Ірод-цар за Христом ганався) before reprising the joyful interplay of the three carols from the first half

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Johann Sebastian Bach wrote two sets of preludes in all 24 major and minor keys

before the story ends in a festive flourish

I turn to Brahms for reassurance

Volodymyr Chernenko's Ballada Ukrainian Pattern for bassoon and piano The movement is bisected byWritten in 2024 for our Slava Ukraini editor Zachary Senick, Volodymyr Chernenkos Ballada Ukrainian Pattern adds a bouncy, delightful and accessible gem to the bassoons chamber music repertoire. Taking the form of a rondo, the A section has the energy of a Hopak dance, exploring the bassoons low register in a playful way, while the B section contrasts with a nostalgic ballad that blends seamlessly back into the Hopak theme. Meanwhile, the piano