British retired classical bassoonist and Professor of Bassoon. Born in 1932 in England, UK. He studied at the [l290263]. He has served as Principal Bassoonist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (1956–1958), the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (1961–1964) and the London Symphony Orchestra (1964–1977). He later served as Principal Bassoonist with L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande until his retirement in 1997. Professor of Bassoon at the [l1841287].