Bernard Garfield
American musician (born 1924) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bernard Howard Garfield (born May 27, 1924) is an American bassoonist, composer, teacher, and recording artist. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he is best known for his long tenure as the principal bassoonist of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1957 to 2000.
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Birth name | Bernard Howard Garfield |
Born | (1924-05-27) May 27, 1924 (age 100) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Classical, chamber |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, teacher, recording artist |
Instrument(s) | Bassoon |
Years active | 1942–2008 |
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