bsn, GB
Musician of Classical
Roger Birnstingl is a prominent British classical bassoonist. He started playing the bassoon at age 14, and later studied with Archie Camden at the Royal College of Music in London. He has served as principal bassoonist of the London Philharmonic (1956–1958), the Royal Philharmonic (1961–1964) and the London Symphony Orchestra (1964–1977). He later served as principal bassoonist with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande until his retirement in 1997. He is currently professor of bassoon at the Geneva Conservatoire, where his students have included Carlo Colombo, principal bassoonist of the Lyon Opera Orchestra; and Kim Walker. He is also a joint president of the British Double Reed Society.
Martin Birnstiel vc CH *1966 Classical and Jazz |
Uwe Birnstein |
Rosalin Birnstiel voc Classical, Folk and World |
Doris Birnstingl voc AT *1985 |