Tag Archives: Bassoon

Get to know the Howarth Bassoon, Clarinet and Saxophone Repair Team!

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Howarth of London

Introducing our Clarinet & Bassoon Technician Paul, Clarinet Technician Richard, Woodwind Technician Donald and Saxophone Technician Craig. Our Repair Team are based in our London Showrooms on Chiltern Street. They are a highly trained, experienced, and skilled team who repair, … Continue reading →

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Get to know the Howarth Bassoon Department!

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Howarth of London

Introducing Ben Couldwell, our General Manager & Bassoon Specialist and Paul Harris, our Business Development and Relationship Manager & Bassoon Specialist! Based in our London Showrooms on Chiltern Street, Ben and Paul are our specialists for all your bassoon enquires. … Continue reading →

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CD of the Month: Voyage of a Sea-God

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Howarth of London

Voyage of a Sea-God | Laurence Perkins Laurence Perkins – Bassoon, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Willliam Goodchild – Conductor, Michael Hancock – Piano, Carducci String Quartet Hyperion CDA68371/2 Laurence Perkins’ new CD, Voyage of a Sea-God (released on 2nd … Continue reading →

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Eric Arbiter: The Way of Cane

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Howarth of London

Introducing ‘The Way of Cane’ by Eric Arbiter to Howarth of London. Bassoonists have enjoyed several prescriptive ‘how to’ guides over the years from various established reed makers, but other than the classic Popkin and Glickman bassoon reed making book, … Continue reading →

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‘The Practice Challenge’ by Rachel Broadbent

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Howarth of London

When beginning to learn an instrument, it can sometimes be difficult to know what or how to practise. Acknowledging this, professional oboist Rachel Broadbent has created a game aimed towards young students of the oboe, flute, clarinet, or bassoon, bringing … Continue reading →

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CD of the Month: Music for Nine Winds

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Howarth of London

Music for Nine Winds | Atéa Quintet Atéa Quintet – Chris Beagles Horn, Anna Hashimoto Clarinet, Philip Haworth Oboe, Ashley Myall Bassoon, Alena Walentin Flute …and friends – Jordan Black Clarinet, Paul Cott Horn, Jennifer Melville Oboe, Andrew Watson Bassoon Coviello Classics COV 91912 Following the success of their debut album the Atéa … Continue reading →

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Reed Machines ‘The Cube’

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Howarth of London

Based in the Netherlands, Reed Machines pride themselves for being a company run ‘by musicians for musicians’ and cite their company’s successes on their attention to customer feedback. Reed Machines’ innovative technicians create products using the latest technological possibilities with … Continue reading →

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Amati, worth a second look?

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Howarth of London

Say the word ‘Amati’ in Bassoon circles and you’ll usually conjure up images of battered old instruments, with a variety of different maker’s marks that have sat for decades, in a cupboard, unloved and unplayable without serious money being spent … Continue reading →

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Howarth Charity Grade-One-athon

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Howarth of London

September; our bank holidays have gone, our summer cools off and our children go back to school. Some hopeful and festively optimistic souls are even beginning their countdown to Christmas. Here at Howarth of London seven brave staff members have … Continue reading →