Russian Bassoon. Nominal pitch: 8-ft C.

Cuvillier
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Alternative Title

Basson Russe.

Instrument

Russian bassoon

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Cuvillier

Place Made

Europe; France; Western Europe

Date Made

Circa 1815

Description

Technical description: Wooden wing, butt and long joint; brass crook, bell and keys; long crook with fold; 6 finger-holes; 3 keys for L0, R2/3/4, L0. Keyhead type: flat round.

Other Information

General usage of type: The "Russian bassoon" is a modification of the serpent more commonly used on the continent than in Britain, where the bass horn was the accepted alternative to the serpent.

Notes

Arnold Myers; R. Parks 27.4.91.

Measurements

1053; bell 212.

Provenance

on loan to the Collection.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

2980

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