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“2008 is, on top of
being Moosmann’s 25th anniversary in bassoon making, my 10th anniversary
playing on these wonderful instruments. I can only wish many other players
will join the Moosmann family and discover how playing the bassoon is easy
and enjoyable with a Moosmann bassoon. The Party for the 50th anniversary
(and my planned 35th!!) will be even greater!! Congratulation and Happy
Birthday!!”
A
renowned bassoonist, Mathieu Lussier is much in demand in North America,
particularly in baroque music, He performs with such ensembles as Les
Violons Du Roy (Québec), l'Ensemble Arion (Montreal), Tafelmusik Baroque
Orchestra (Toronto), Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra and with
Cleveland Baroque Orchestra "Apollo's Fire". He teaches baroque bassoon at
McGill University and modern bassoon at Conservatoire de Musique du Québec à
Montréal. Mathieu Lussier is dedicated to chamber music, and is a member of
Ensemble Pentaèdre, Caliban Quartet of Bassoonists of Toronto and Musica
Franca. Among his numerous recordings as a soloist, are the Concerto for
Oboe and Bassoon in G major by Vivaldi, the first recording of Graupner's
Concerto in B flat major, and a CD of Michel Corrette's music with "Les Voix
Humaines" duet. He also recorded a whole CD of works for bassoon and strings
by François Devienne and a CD with Sonates pour deux basses by Joseph Bodin
de Boismortier with Musica Franca. Recently released is a CD of concertos by
Vivaldi, recorded with Claire Guimond and Arion.
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Mathieu Lussier / Moosmann 222A |
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Scott Pool / Moosmann 200A & 222A |
Since 2002,
Scott Pool has been the Associate Professor of
Bassoon at Georgia’s Valdosta State University. As a resident of the
Southeastern United States, Scott is a frequent recitalist, chamber musician
and performer with many of the region’s symphony orchestras. A proponent of
new music, Scott’s performances often include new works and solo
commissions; his premier of Chris Arrell’s Blur for Solo Bassoon was
presented at Georgia’s acclaimed Spivey Hall in 2007. Recognized as a
Moosmann Artist, Scott has performed concerts and recitals throughout North
and South America and Europe, and his bassoon performances have been
featured on National Public Radio and from local to national television
broadcasts. Scott serves as principal bassoon with the Valdosta Symphony
Orchestra and the Albany (GA) Symphony Orchestra, and is bassoonist with the
Cypress Chamber Players. He is also an active member of the International
Double Reed Society with numerous conference performances and presentations;
his next performance will be featured at the 2008 conference in Provo, Utah.
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Chin Hing Sang
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Visit his website |
Chin Hing Sang
With my lovely Moosmann 200AP |
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Carl Rath / Moosmann 222A |
Check out the Sooner Bassooners in performance on my web
page.
http://web.mac.com/crath/iWeb/CRSite/Bassooners.html |
| Avery Bree is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of
Music. He is a free lance bassoonist and teacher in the Philadelphia and
surrounding areas. Making the switch from a Heckel bassoon to a Moosmann
bassoon was something I was glad I did. I currently play on a Model 222. I
have tried all the models and one of the things that impress’s me is the
ease of playing from the bottom to the top with every note in tune. The
instruments are crafted meticulously with attention to every detail. Having
met Mr. Moosmann and speaking with him, one can see how important it is to
him to create an outstanding instrument. Having so many models to choose
from allows an individual to find a bassoon for his or her needs and price.
You can’t find a better bassoon for value and quality.
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Avery Bree Moosmann 222A |
Andrea Merenzon / Moosmann 222A
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Contrabassoonist of the Buenos Aires Philharmonic (Teatro
Colon) and Bassoonist of the Numen Wind Quintet,
Andrea Merenzon has won much recognition for her
work in promoting Latin American music for the bassoon.
With support from the National Fund for the Arts, she created in 1993 the
first catalogue of works for bassoon by Argentine composers. She has been a
soloist with many American and European orchestras and has recorded
'Argentine Music for the Bassoon ' for CIRCE.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p-PpugNGIE&feature=channel |
Born in Bolzano in 1962,
Stefano Vicentini graduated with highest honors
from the Coservatorio di Musica Claudio Monteverdi in 1981. From 1981-83 he
was Solo Bassoon with "I Solisti Veneit" performing in South America and
throughout Western Europe. In 1983-85 he was Prinicpal Bassoon in the teatro
all Scala in Milano. In 1986, he taught at Indiana University and performed
recitals in Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Blooington. He
teaches at the Bolzano Conservatorio and plays Prinicpal Bassoon in Maggioe
Musicale Florentino, conducted by Zubin Mehta. |
Stefano Vicentini / Moosmann 150A
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Michel Bettez / Moosmann 222A
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Principal Bassoon with the Orchestra Metropolitain since 1984,
Michel Bettez,
a graduate of the Montreal Conservatory and the Musik Hochschule in Munich,
is also a member of the Nouvel Ensemble Modern (NEM), and Prinicpal Bassoon
of the Orchestre Symphonique de Laval.
He has also played with the Montreal Symphony, the McGill Chamber Orchestra,
I Musici de Montreal, The Orchestre de Chambre de Radio Canada (Montreal),
Les Vents de Montreal and the woodwind quintet Pentaedre.
You can listen to and see my orchestra (and me) on the internet....
We did a special presentation on TV on Dec 31, and it can be seen and
heard on the internet at:
http://www.radio-canada.ca/special/2007enrappel/segmentsthematiques.asp?id=1
Click on the play button ! Sorry, it is in French. (but not the music) |
| Paul Hanson
is a Bay Area musician and composer who is gaining international recognition
for his unique bassoon playing. His repertoire incorporates aspects of jazz,
funk, world folk music, contemporary classical andelectronic music. Paul
was the 1996 Grand Prize Winner of JAZZIZ Magazine¹s Woodwinds on Fire
Contest. Paul was also recipient of a 1995 NEA Jazz Fellowship Grant, and
his first album THE LAST ROMANTICS received Best Jazz Recording for January
1994 from Audiophile Magazine of Japan. Paul was the 1984 winner
of the Robert Mondavi Concerto Competition and was guest soloist with the
Napa Symphony Orchestra. |
Paul Hanson / Moosmann 200AP
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Krassimir
Ivanov is now in his forth season as Principal bassoonist for the
Catskill Symphony Orchestra. Native of Bulgaria, he began studying the
piano at age six and the bassoon as age twelve. At age 18 he made his debut
as a soloist with Pleven Philharmonic performing Weber bassoon concerto. In
1992, Mr. Ivanov accepted the principal bassoon position in the Orquestra
Sinfonicade Ribeirao Preto, Brazil.
Krassimir holds a Master of Music Degree from the University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, and Artist Diploma in Bassoon Performance from
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed in Bulgaria, Italy,
France, Brazil, Mexico and USA.
Currently he teaches at The College of Saint Rose, Colgate University,
and Hartwick College Summer Music Festival.
Krassimir
Ivanov / Moosmann 200AP
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