What is a Bassoon? Sue Heineman, Principal Bassoon of the NSO, tells us everything!

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How does a bassoon make a sound and what is its purpose? Principal Bassoonist of the National Symphony Orchestra Sue Heineman doesn't just tell us; she also plays her favorite moments and discusses how it all fits together in the orchestra.  Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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