Gwydion Brooke

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Gwydion Brooke (16 February 1912 – 27 March 2005) was the principal bassoonist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and a member of its "Royal Family" of wind instrumentalists, along with Jack Brymer (clarinet), Terence MacDonagh (oboe), and Gerald Jackson (flute).[1][2]

Born Frederick James Gwydion Holbrooke, he was the son of the composer Joseph Holbrooke.

After the death of

The Proms on 30 July 1954, again under the baton of Sargent.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Gwydion Brooke: Virtuoso bassoonist who played for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra (Obituary)". The Times. London. 12 April 2005.
  2. ^ "Gwydion Brooke: Bassoonist in Sir Thomas Beecham's 'Royal Family' (Obituary)". The Independent. 5 April 2005. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
  3. ^ Hyperion Records, notes to CDH55101 by Christopher Palmer, 1991
  4. ^ "Prom 06". BBC Music Events. 30 July 1954.
  5. ISBN 978-1317103004
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