Symphony, K. 75 (Mozart)
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The Symphony in F major "No. 42", K. 75, was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart probably around March to August 1771 in Salzburg.
1770 Verona portrait of Mozart
Bassoon
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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 co
Bassoon reeds are usually around 5.5 cm (2.2 in) in length and wrapped in thread.
Detail of binding around base of reed.
Dulcians and racketts, from the Syntagma musicum by Michael Praetorius.
Heckel system bassoon from 1870