“Étoiles sur fond blanc” is a composition that explores the virtuosic possibilities of the bassoon and the orchestra. Although divided into movements, the composition is conceived as a continuous whole.

The first movement is “pastoral” music that evokes country settings in its first theme and marine settings in its second theme.

The second movement is a free fantasy that generates wide spaces, thus enabling ample dialogues between the soloist and the orchestra.

The third movement is a “berceuse” that stirs up previous musical materials within a dreamy atmosphere, leading to a cadenza.

The fourth movement —the end of the piece— is a fast Gigue with dizzying rhythms that lead to a spirited ending.

The stars on a white background are barely visible. Music also makes us perceive what we believe to be invisible.