This new recording contains the sonatas that Saint‐Saëns wrote for wind instrument and piano: the clarinet, oboe, horn, flute and bassoon.

Saint‐Saëns’ music may not be deep and soul‐searching, but it is pure music of the highest order, featuring exquisite melodies, warm romantic harmonies and an infective vitality and instrumental brilliance.

Included are the Clarinet Sonata, Bassoon Sonata, Oboe Sonata and two Romances, one for horn, the other for flute - highly appealing music of beauty and charm. As a bonus, also included is the Caprice on Danish and Russian Airs for clarinet, oboe, flute and piano - big fun!

These are excellent and dedicated performances by soloists of the famous Italian Accademia di Santa Cecilia Roma, brilliantly accompanied by pianist Akanè Makita.