New York Philharmonic mourns bassoonist

New York Philharmonic mourns bassoonist

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norman lebrecht

May 21, 2020

Bert Bial, who played contra-bassoon and bassoon in the New York Philharmonic from 1957 to 1995, has died at the age of 93.

He was also the orchestra’s official photographer on frequent occasions. An exhibition of his work has appeared in Lincoln Center.

 

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