Russian Bassoon. Nominal pitch: 8-ft C.
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Alternative TitleBasson Russe. |
InstrumentRussian bassoon |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerCuvillier |
Place MadeFrance ; Europe ; Western Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1815 |
DescriptionOverall size: 1053; bell 212. Sounding length: overall length 2658; tone hole distances from bell 1573, 1495, 1461, 1426, 1194, 1099, 929, 895, 860, 432. The tone hole at 895 on the ascending bore has a connection also to the descending bore at 1194, probably not original. Bore: distal end of crook c 27. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 11.7 11.6. 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. Stamped on butt, wing joint and long joint: "Cuvillier / A ST OMER". 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. Purchased by lender with mouthpiece (2981). |
Other InformationGeneral 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. |
NotesArnold Myers; R. Parks 27.4.91. |
Measurements1053; bell 212. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2980 |