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Classical Music

usonian

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3. I knew a bassoonist. He was crazy as a mad hatter.

Reply to sprinkleeninow (Original post)

Fri Dec 8, 2023, 03:03 AM

Dec 2023

(Hat makers used to use mercury to mold the hats, hence … )
I presume he’s not representative.

Listening to the WQXR operavore channel. (Recommended!)

24 by 7 opera arias.

There! An aria from Rinaldo with a bassoon doing the basso duty. (Contra?)

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Nobody doesn't like a bassoon. 🤭 [View all] sprinkleeninow Dec 2023 OP

A most sublime bundle of sticks. markodochartaigh Dec 2023 #1

I can sing in a choir setting, carry a tune, but can't decipher sprinkleeninow Dec 2023 #2

If you like double reeds you might enjoy markodochartaigh Dec 2023 #4

Noice! 🫡 I had listened to some pieces featuring the second instrument. sprinkleeninow Dec 2023 #6

I knew a bassoonist. He was crazy as a mad hatter. usonian Dec 2023 #3

Playing now. Sounded Slavic. Borodin. Yah. sprinkleeninow Dec 2023 #5

...until they have to learn how to play it! MuseRider Dec 2023 #7