They were both made by Wiesbaden-based bassoon maker Heckel, which traces its beginnings to 1831 and is still producing instruments. Both were made in the 1930s. The era is significant ...

I’m so glad that I did. The bassoon is a fantastically versatile and characterful instrument. I’m now lucky enough to play on a gorgeous Heckel 7000 series, made in 1934. Can you tell us a ...