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February 22–23

Due to anticipated weather conditions, NEC will close at 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, and remain closed through Monday, February 23. Performances, ensembles, and rehearsals scheduled for Monday, February 23, are canceled. For more information about specific events, please visit the Performances + Events calendar.

Keith Buncke Bassoon Master Class

Keller Room

Keith Buncke Bassoon Master Class
Free
In-Person Event
Open to the Public
Keith Buncke Bassoon Master Class
Keith Buncke presents a master class featuring students from the NEC bassoon studios.

Keith Buncke began his tenure as Principal Bassoon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in July 2015, having been appointed to the position by Music Director Riccardo Muti. He made his solo debut with the orchestra in January 2018 performing Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto.

Previously, Buncke served as Principal Bassoon of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, a post to which he was appointed in 2014, while still attending the Curtis Institute of Music. Continue reading...