France Versus Germany

Performance

France Versus Germany

Hanson Dyer Hall - Level 3
The Ian Potter Southbank Centre
43 Sturt Street, Southbank

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In the first half of the 19th century the classical bassoon underwent a polarising development in France and Germany. Both systems will be demonstrated in performance, with a special focus on the various aspects influencing the contrasting character and tone quality prevalent in each country.

Classical Bassoon after Savary, France: Lyndon Watts
Classical Bassoon after Grenser, Germany: Brock Imison