Trapped inside a shuttered musical instrument repair shop in a New York City suburb sits Mark Gigliotti’s livelihood: his prized bassoon, locked up, unattended, and likely pulled apart into pieces.

It is made out of maple wood (or plastic) and has a double reed. The bassoon is a very versatile instrument. It can play very low notes and still get quite high. It can also play very quick ...

Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project’s mission is to present the type of boundary-breaking music you won’t typically hear in a club or concert hall, most of it exploratory and improvisational.

Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony have appointed two new musicians: Principal Bassoon Joshua Elmore and Section Percussionist Stan Muncy. Principal Bassoon Joshua ...