The Breaking Winds

Bassoon Quartet
United States
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The Breaking Winds

Bassoon Quartet
United States
"We began using Légère reeds after booking a tour of Asia in 2015. As touring musicians, we appreciate the peace of mind that Légère reeds give us, knowing what to expect right off the plane. Performing on the reeds gives us a consistency and warmth of tone as an ensemble that we couldn't achieve as individual reed makers working with cane."- The Breaking Winds
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The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet aims to demonstrate that music and laughter are universal languages. The group performs a unique blend of classical, Top 40, soundtrack, and jazz music with each performance showcasing the ensemble’s musicianship and wit. Since 2008, the BWBQ has developed a dynamic schedule of performances at schools, festivals, conferences and community venues. The highlight of The Breaking Winds’ recent seasons was a tour to China, Hong Kong, and Japan, where they were invited artists of the Beijing International Bassoon Festival and IDRS Tokyo. Domestic tours have taken them across the United States from Washington to Texas to New York.

The Breaking Winds’ blend of classical and pop sensibilities lends them a global following on social media with their YouTube channel garnering over a million views. The quartet’s first album, Breaking In, features an eclectic playlist of their top hits and their second album, featuring classical favorites, will be released in 2018.