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Vernon Elliott, English bassoon player, composer, and conductor (died 1996)
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Vernon Elliott
British musician (1912–1996)
Vernon Pelling Elliott was a British bassoonist, conductor and composer. He was an influential teacher of the bassoon for over 40 years. From the 1960s he became more widely known as the composer of music for short animated television films for children, including the Ivor the…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)