DVD: The art of bassoon reed making

A comprehensive video examination of the physical design of bassoon reeds and the tools and techniques to make them.

Special emphasis is given to the design and construction of the reed blank, where undetected imperfections often cause incurable problems in finishingthe reed.

Abraham Weiss has been Principal Bassoonist with the Rochester Philharmonic since 1970. Mr. Weiss has taught at the Hochstein School, and he has given, and continues to give master classes at universities around the country, including Eastman School of Music, University of Michigan, University of Southern California, the State University of New York at Potsdam and Fredonia and Ithaca College.