Musician Directory
2 famous bassoon players
Organized with dates, nationality, and key career highlights, along with sources. Current posts are as of November 2026.
Klaus Thunemann Klaus Thunemann
1937–2025 · Germany · Bassoonist
Principal bassoon of the NDR Symphony Orchestra (1962–1978)
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Sophie Dervaux Sophie Dervaux
1991– · France · Bassoonist
Principal bassoon of the Vienna Philharmonic (2015–)
Currently: Principal bassoon of the Vienna Philharmonic and Vienna State Opera (as of April 2026)
Sources: berlin-classics-music.com, ccohk.com