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Simon Kovar, Russian-American bassoon player and educator (born 1890)
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Simon Kovar
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Simon Kovar was a Russian-American bassoonist and one of the first renowned teachers of bassoon in the United States.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Bassoon
Double-reed woodwind instrument
The bassoon is a musical instrument in the woodwind family, which plays in the tenor and bass ranges. It is composed of six pieces, and is usually made of wood. It is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, versatility, and virtuosity. It is a non-transposing…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)