Bram van Sambeek artist profile

Dutch bassoonist Bram van Sambeek is a man of gritty determination who relishes challenge and embraces innovation in his mastery of his instrument. Whether as a chamber musician, teacher or soloist, he wants to discover all the colours of his bassoon and free it from misconceptions about its versatility. Our film shows how he stimulates his daily routine of practice and reed-making with constant experimentation, a boundless variety of musical collaboration - and running against the wind. And he's got a newly commissioned concerto, by Finnish composer Sebastian Fagerlund to boot. Produced by Borletti-Buitoni Trust. www.bbtrust.com

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Greetings Bram ! I've just discovered you and your great playing. You are carrying the flag for "alternative" bassoon which Lindsay Cooper (now sadly passed over to another dimension) and I held in the 70's. Marvellous stuff ! We should meet up for an improv. Warmest form Brian Gulland

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Love the final analogy...