Camille SaintSaens, The Minneapolis Chamber Ensemble - Caprice Woodwind Sonatas

Review by Curtis Abrams

Caprice Woodwind Sonatas by Camille Saint-Saëns – A Hidden Gem from 1978 If you’re into classical music with a romantic twist, Caprice Woodwind Sonatas is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 1978 by The Minneapolis Chamber Ensemble under the Musical Heritage Society label, this record feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day—calm but full of character. It’s not flashy or over-the-top; instead, it’s got this quiet charm that sticks with you long after the last note fades. Let me tell ya about two tracks that really stood out for me: Sonata For Clarinet & Piano, Op. 167 and Caprice On Danish And Russian Airs, Op. 79. These aren’t just random picks—they’re the ones I couldn’t stop humming afterward. The Clarinet Sonata? Oh man, Chester Milosovic (the clarinetist) absolutely nails it. There’s something so smooth and soulful about how he plays off Paul Freed’s piano. You can almost picture Saint-Saëns sitting there, scribbling away at his desk, trying to bottle up all these emotions. The second movement has this playful bounce to it—it’s like watching leaves dance in the wind. Super simple, yet totally mesmerizing. And then there’s the Caprice On Danish And Russian Airs. This one’s wild! It’s like Saint-Saëns decided to throw a little party for himself and invited everyone along. Sybille Miller’s flute work here is next-level good—light and airy, but also kinda mischievous. Basil Reeve on oboe and John Miller on bassoon add layers that make the whole thing feel rich and alive. By the time they wrap it up, you’re left wondering why more composers don’t write stuff like this anymore. What makes this album special isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. The Minneapolis Chamber Ensemble doesn’t try too hard to impress you. They let the pieces breathe, giving each instrument its own space to shine. And honestly? That’s rare. Too many recordings these days feel rushed or overly polished, but this one? Feels real. One thing I didn’t expect while listening was how much fun I’d have imagining what Saint-Saëns would think if he heard this version of his work. Would he nod approvingly? Or maybe crack a tiny smile? Either way, I bet he’d be glad his music found such talented hands. So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that’s low-key beautiful without being boring, give Caprice Woodwind Sonatas a spin. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself zoning out during dinner because you’re too busy picturing leaves dancing or flutes throwing parties.

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Track	Duration	Preview
Sonata For Oboe & Piano, Op. 166	11:18
Caprice On Danish And Russian Airs, Op. 79	11:02
Sonata For Bassoon & Piano, Op. 168	13:39
Sonata For Clarinet & Piano, Op. 167	16:18

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MHS C 3324

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Musical Heritage Society

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Record Company	Musical Heritage Society, Inc.
Licensed From	Musical Heritage Society, Inc.
Duplicated By	Barclay-Crocker
Manufactured By	Barclay-Crocker

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Role	Credit
Bassoon	John Miller
Clarinet	Chester Milosovic
Composed By	Camille Saint-Saens
Flute	Sybille Miller
Oboe	Basil Reeve
Performer	The Minneapolis Chamber Ensemble
Piano	Paul Freed

Notes

Side One (24:49)
Side Two (27:44)

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Other (On Barclay-Crocker Sticker On Reel): 480911

About Camille SaintSaens, The Minneapolis Chamber Ensemble

Born: 1835-10-09 (Paris, France) Died: December 16, 1921 (Algiers, Algeria) Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns was a French composer, organist, conductor and pianist of the Romantic era.

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Here’s something cool: The album *Caprice Woodwind Sonatas* by Camille Saint-Saëns features a unique mix of woodwind instruments that really shine. It’s not every day you hear a bassoon, clarinet, oboe, and flute all taking the spotlight in one record. Released in 1978 by The Minneapolis Chamber Ensemble, it brings together four sonatas Saint-Saëns wrote late in his life. Fun fact—these sonatas were among his final compositions, written just before his death in 1921. Each track highlights the personality of its instrument, like the playful clarinet or the rich, soulful bassoon. It’s like a musical farewell from one of the Romantic era’s greatest composers.