Welcome to my channel! My name is Catherine Van Handel. I am the principal bassoon of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Here you will find videos of myself playing works that primarily feature the bassoon. The bassoon is a beautiful, dark, and rich woodwind instrument that you will typically see in the woodwind section of a symphony orchestra. I hope this channel will open your ears to the wonderful sounds and lyricism of the bassoon. Enjoy! For more information, please visit catherinevanhandel.com
I played this whole solo from memory last year in 2020 for Solo & Ensemble for TMEA in Texas, unfortunately the state level of it was canceled due to COVID-19, but I made State for Solo & Ensemble again this year and I plan on playing the premier solo all from memory for the state level once again. 🎵
@@jakeajg7 Congratulations! I relate since I'm studying music right now and I had to record 2 of my juries. Recording is way harder than playing in person in my opinion
What a technique! Well played for the music piece originally composed for viola da gamba and harpsichord. You played it beautifully with a great pianist.
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