Our "Püchner 125" anniversary is drawing to a close

We have captured encounters and scenes from our celebration for you here. We hope you enjoy it! Merry Christmas and a good year 2024 in all respects!

Sophie Dervaux performing at “Püchner 125”

“A Chloris” of Reynaldo Hahn, arr. by Carlo Colombo for bassoon and piano, performed by Sophie Dervaux and Nico Benadie, piano. Enjoy these lyric dimensions!

Fabio Cury at “Püchner 125”

Fabio Cury performing the Brazilian Suite for bassoon and piano of André Mehmari. Piano Katerina Moskaleva

Magnus Nilsson at “Püchner 125“

From Manuel De Falla’s “Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas” Magnus Nilsson presents Nana, Cancion and Polo at Püchner’s Jubilee concert. Piano Katerina Moskaleva.

Christoph Hartmann at „Püchner 125“

Christoph Hartmann is performing the Fantasia on themes of Verdi’s Opera “Luisa Miller” by Giovanni Daelli, arr. for English horn and piano, together with Katerina Moskaleva, piano.

Céleste-Marie Roy at “Püchner 125”

Enjoy Céleste-Marie Roy performing Rossini’s Cavatine from “La Gazza Ladra” together with Katerina Moskaleva, piano. Enjoy! Many thanks to you both.

Brazilian Jazz for bassoon and guitar at “Püchner 125”

Alexandre Silvério and Tom Santana are performing Brazilian Jazz for bassoon and guitar. Muito obrigado

Axel Benoit at “Püchner 125”

Hear Axel Benoit’s interpretation of Weber’s Andante & Rondo Ungarese! At the Jubilee celebration in a somewhat shortened version. Together with the Jubilee concert’s pianist Katerina Moskaleva. Thank you both.

Sophie Dervaux and Vahan Khourdoian at “Püchner 125”

Sophie Dervaux and Vahan Khourdoian are performing Ecco ridente in cielo and Largo al factotum from Gioachino Rossini‘s Duets for 2 bassoons. Thank you Sophie and Vahan!

Tianwei Yuan at “Püchner 125”

Enjoy Tianwei Yuan, Püchner Artist and princ. bassoonist with the Kristiansand Symphony orchestra, performing Sigurd Lie’s Heiloen together with Nico Benadie, piano.

Marc Engelhardt at „Püchner 125“

Enjoy Marc Engelhardt’s Rondo of Devienne’s Quartet in C major. Piano: Katerina Moskaleva.

Miguel Puchol at “Püchner 125”

Miguel Puchol, professor of bassoon, Conservatory Superior de musica Castellón is playing a Spanish piece for bassoon solo by Juan Bautista Meseguer which was written for him and is part of his CD. Enjoy!

José A. Masmano and Christoph Hartmann at “Püchner 125”

José A. Masmano, Spanish oboe soloist, and Christoph Hartmann, English hornist with the Berlin Philharmonic, perform Händel’s Passacaglia, arranged for oboe and English horn by Jose A. Masmano. Bravo!

Sophie Dervaux plays Contrabassoon solo at “Püchner 125”

Sophie Dervaux plays Contrabassoon solo at “Püchner 125”

Karsten Nagel, Holger Schinköthe and Julia Santarius-Nagel at Püchner 125

Karsten Nagel, Holger Schinköthe and Julia Santarius-Nagel at the Jubilee Celebration “Püchner 125”

The Egerland March of Kopetzky opened the Jubilee celebration

The “Egerland March” of Wendelin Kopetzky opened the Jubilee celebration “Püchner 125” with international guests.

Magoas de Fagote of Tom Jobim

Alexandre Silverio, bassoon Tom Santana, guitar Brazilian Jazz for Bassoon and Guitar – Crossing the Boundaries

“Saudade” of and with Alexandre Silvério

Alexandre Silvério, bassoon Tom Santana, guitar Brazilian Jazz for Bassoon and Guitar – Crossing the Boundaries

Woodwind Instruments – From Graslitz to Nauheim

The siblings Gabriele Nilsson-Püchner and Gerald Püchner are telling their company’s and family’s story, with roots in Bohemian Graslitz. Their story is reflecting the century’s political events, World Wars and expulsion of “Sudenten Germans”.

OBOITO

Merry Christmas and an uplifting and peaceful 2023, Yours Püchner family and team.

Püchner – The Portrait

Welcome to watch the Püchner Portrait, have a look at the Püchner workshop and meet Gabriele Nilsson-Püchner, Gerald Püchner and Püchner’s master craftsmen as well as the Püchner artists Sophie Dervaux and José A. Masmano. A film by Co Merz ©2019

Mitgenommen – Heimat in Dingen

The book of measurements taken along: Gabriele Nilsson-Püchner, J. Püchner Holzblasinstrumentenbau – Music: Magnus Nilsson, principal bassoonist with the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra Sweden (Type a lower case c for English subtitles)

Christoph Hartmann – Gabriel Fauré’s Après un Rêve

Christoph Hartmann, English hornist, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, playing Gabriel Fauré’s Après un Rêve. Enjoy his performance on his Püchner English horn!

Sophie Dervaux performing at Püchner’s workshop

Sophie Dervaux performing Robert Schumann’s Fantasiestücke op. 73 with Selim Mazari at the Püchner workshop. Certainly the most lovely “Zart und mit Ausdruck” ever been heard in our machine hall.

Schumann’s Fantasiestücke at Püchner’s workshop

Lebhaft, Leicht… Sophie Dervaux performing the 2nd movement of Schumann’s Fantasiestücke at Püchner’s workshop! Enjoy Sophie and Selim Mazari!

Sophie Dervaux playing Schumann at Püchner’s

Sophie Dervaux at Püchner’s workshop performing Schumann’s Fantasiestücke. Certainly a very happy moment… Enjoy Rasch und mit Feuer of Sophie and her pianist Selim Mazari.

Fagottina & the Contrabassoon

Merry Christmas and a happy year 2022, Yours Püchner family and team. Fagottina, Püchner and Vincent Godel connecting in the spirit of music… A Film by Co Merz ©2021

Fabio Cury performs André Mehmari's Suite Brasileira

Mehmari’s Suite Brasileira for Fábio Cury shows us a challenging and virtuosic character. Watch this lyrical and sentimental song inspired by the serenades of Brazilian choro ensembles.

Fabio Cury plays FREVO of André Mehmari Suite Brasileira

Fábio Cury performing FREVO, a typical extremely fast dance from Pernambuco, The origin of “frevo” means “ferver”, to “boil”. Indeed, this is boiling...

Fabio Cury performs André Mehmari's Waltz of the Suite Brasileira

Fábio Cury is captivating us with the energy of Brazilian waltzes defined by the typical sentimental romantic singer of Brazilian serenades. Fabio shows how to win your loved one.

Fabio Cury: Baião of André Mehmari's Suite Brasileira

The dance Baião from Northeastern Brazil shows Fabio’s endurance, breath and virtuosity. Enjoy the spirit of Mehmari’s last movement.

Sophie Dervaux presenting Püchner bassoon Superior Antique Finish

Compare the sound and tone color of three finishes of Püchner bassoon model Superior. Enjoy Mignone’s Waltz no. 1 performed by Sophie Dervaux on Püchner bassoon model Superior Antique Finish in Püchner’s workshop.

Sophie Dervaux presenting Püchner bassoon Superior Classic Finish

The new finish of Püchner bassoon model Superior launched recently is in red Classic Finish. Enjoy Mignone’s Waltz no. 1, recorded in Püchner’s workshop by Sophie Dervaux.

Sophie Dervaux presenting Püchner bassoon model Superior

Compare the sound and tone color of three finishes of Püchner bassoon model Superior. We wish to start with the model Superior in traditional dark-red finish, presented by Sophie Dervaux in Püchner’s premises. Enjoy Mignone’s Waltz no. 1.

Promotion video 2 of Sophie Dervaux’s CD

Enjoy Sophie Dervaux launching her solo CD “Impressions” (Berlin Classics 2021). The promotion videos were recorded at the Püchner workshop in Nauheim.

Promotion video 1 of Sophie Dervaux’s CD

Enjoy Sophie Dervaux launching her solo CD “Impressions” (Berlin Classics 2021). The promotion videos were recorded at the Püchner workshop in Nauheim.

JINGLE BELL REED by Ensemble Masmano

What if FredReed MercuReed played the oboe?

Fagottina loves Püchner

Merry Christmas and a happy year 2021, Yours Püchner family and team. Fagottina, Püchner and Sophie Dervaux connecting in the spirit of music... A Film by Co Merz ©2020 – Animation by Stefan Vogt – Sophie Dervaux, bassoon

Happy 90th Birthday, Walter Püchner!

Born in Bohemian Graslitz/Kraslice into the Püchner family of woodwind makers, Walter Püchner dedicated his life to the art and craft of manufacturing the finest woodwind instruments – Cò Merz, Film; Stefan Vogt, Animation

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Yours Püchner family and team!

Crossing the Boundaries

Alexandre Silvério, Püchner artist and principal bassoon with the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra at the Jazz Bassoon premiere in China

Jonathan Small, A Life for Music

Jonathan Small, Püchner Artist and principal oboist with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, tutor for oboe at the RNCM, Manchester.

José A. Masmano plays Poulenc Trio

José Antonio Masmano, Püchner artist and oboist of the Granada Symphony orchestra playing Poulenc Trio with Alexandre Silvério at the International Sao Paulo Double Reed Festival 2018

Alexandre Silvério plays Poulenc Trio

Alexandre Silvério, Püchner Artist and principal bassoonist with the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra OSESB, performing with José A. Masmano at the International Sao Paulo Double Reed Festival 2018

Pollux Wind Quintet performs Op. 59: IV. Finale – Rondo: Vivace

Pollux Wind Quintet performs John Fernströms Wind Quintet, Op. 59: IV. Finale – Rondo: Vivace

Pollux Wind Quintet performs Op. 59: III. Scherzo: Allegro molto

Pollux Wind Quintet performs John Fernströms Wind Quintet, Op. 59: III. Scherzo: Allegro molto

Pollux Wind Quintet performs Op. 59: II. Adagio

Pollux Wind Quintet performs John Fernströms Wind Quintet, Op. 59: II. Adagio

Pollux Wind Quintet performs Op. 59: I. Allegro molto

Pollux Wind Quintet performs John Fernströms Wind Quintet, Op. 59: I. Allegro molto

The Universal Bassoon Ensemble live at the Püchner jubilee

Magnus Nilsson, Valeri Popov, Stefano Canuti, Stephan Weidauer and Shi Li perform Josef Strauß’ »Ohne Sorgen«, arr. for bassoon quintet by Shi Li

The Universal Bassoon Ensemble live at the Püchner jubilee

»For Walter«, arr. by Shi Li, performed by Magnus Nilsson, Valeri Popov, Stefano Canuti, Stephan Weidauer, Shi Li, Arnaldo de Felice, Jonathan Small and Jürgen Stork

Universal Bassoon quintet and Jonathan Small at Püchner jubilee

Jonathan Small, Magnus Nilsson, Valeri Popov, Stefano Canuti, Stephan Weidauer and Shi Li perform Fritz Kreisler, Andantino for oboe and bassoon quintet, arranged by Shi Li

Grazie Bill with Stefano Canuti and the RNCM bassoon ensemble

Stefano Canuti, »William Waterhouse international Chair« at the RNCM, Manchester presents: Grazie Bill – In Memory of William Waterhouse

Sophie Dervaux about favorite pieces

Sophie Dervaux replies to questions about her favorite pieces, warm up and playing by memory; Question & Answer #1

Valeri Popov performing Sofia Gubaidulina’s Bassoon Concerto

Sofia Gubaidulina’s Bassoon Concerto, mvmt 1 – dedicated to and performed by Valeri Popov, bassoon soloist and Professor at the Tchaikowsky Conservatory

Fabian Contreras performs Piazzolla

Fabian Contreras, Püchner artist and principal bassoonist with the Cordoba Symphony Orchestra, Argentina, performs Astor Piazzolla, Oblivion along with the Numen Quartet

Stefano Canuti plays Bach, Sonata g minor BWV 1029, Vivace

CD (2011), J. S. Bach, Sonatas BWV 1027, 1028, 1029; Stefano Canuti, bassoon, Enrique Bagaria, piano; order at puchner@puchner.com

Stefano Canuti plays Bach, Sonata D major, BWV 1028, Andante

CD (2011), J.S. Bach, Sonatas BWV 1027, 1028, 1029; Stefano Canuti, bassoon, Enrique Bagaria, piano; order at puchner@puchner.com

ARD 2013 Price winner portrait

Sophie Dartigalongue – portrait of the prize winner of the ARD Munich Radio Competition 2013, BR Klassik

Season Greetings from your Püchner family and team

Featuring Alexandre Silvério, Püchner Artist and principal bassoonist with the Sao Paulo Symphony (OSESP); A film by Co Merz

Sophie Dervaux: The Portrait

Sophie Dervaux (Dartigalongue), principal bassoonist with the Vienna Philharmonic: »The Portrait«

Saxton Rose about Püchner Bassoons, Part 1 of 3

Midwest Musical Imports presenting the first part of their educational video »Musicians Serving Musicians« with Püchner Artist Saxton Rose about Püchner Bassoons

Saxton Rose about Püchner Bassoons, Part 2 of 3

Midwest Musical Imports presenting part 2 of their educational video »Musicians Serving Musicians« with Püchner Artist Saxton Rose about Püchner Bassoons

Saxton Rose about Püchner Bassoons, Part 3 of 3

Midwest Musical Imports presenting part 3 of their educational video »Musicians Serving Musicians« with Püchner Artist Saxton Rose about Püchner Bassoons

Chasing the perfect reed!

Chasing the perfect reed! A Viktor and Elisabeth Production. World premiered at Magnus Nilsson’s birthday on 30 April 2014

José Antonio Masmano performing Oscar Navarro

José Antonio Masmano, Oboist and English Hornist with the Granada Symphony, performing Legacy, Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra by Osca Navarro

Trailer IDRS Convention Granada 2018

José Antonio Masmano (oboe) and Ximo Osca Pons (bassoon), both principal players with the Granada Symphony Orchestra performing on Püchner woodwinds

José Antonio Masmano playing the Blues

José Antonio Masmano, Püchner artist and oboist of the Granada Symphony orchestra playing the Blues

Sophie Dervaux plays Vivaldi

Sophie Dervaux (Dartigalongue), second prize and audience prize, ARD International Music Competition Munich 2013 plays Vivaldi Bassoon Concerto RV 493, Lento

Saxton Rose plays Mozart bassoon concerto, mvmt 1 and 2

Saxton Rose, bassoon soloist, member of Zéphyros Winds, Principal Bassoonist, Winston-Salem Symphony, Associate Professor, UNC School of the Arts; www.saxtonrose.com

Saxton Rose plays Mozart bassoon concerto

Saxton Rose, bassoon soloist, member of Zéphyros Winds, Principal Bassoonist, Winston-Salem Symphony, Associate Professor, UNC School of the Arts plays Mozart bassoon concerto mvmt 3 and Encore of Marin Marais; www.saxtonrose.com

Stefano Canuti plays Bach, Sonata G major, Allegro ma non troppo

CD (2011), J.S. Bach, Sonatas BWV 1027, 1028, 1029; Stefano Canuti, bassoon, Enrique Bagaria, piano, order at puchner@puchner.com

Fábio Cury performs André Mehmari

Fábio Cury performing André Mehmari: Concerto for bassoon, strings and harp (2009), mvmt 2 and 3, www.fabiocury.com

Arnaldo de Felice (oboe) and Jonathan Small (oboe d’amore)

Ennio Morricone’s »Gabriel’s Oboe« for oboe and oboe d’amore live at the celebration »60 years Püchner woodwind instruments in Nauheim«

Valeri Popov live at the Püchner jubilee celebration

Valeri Popov, Russian bassoon soloist, plays Astor Piazzolla’s Libertango, live at the Püchner jubilee »60 years Püchner woodwind instruments in Nauheim«

Maurizio Paéz live at the Püchner jubilee celebration

Maurizio Paéz performing Fritz Kreisler, Liebesleid for bassoon and piano live at the Püchner jubilee »60 years Püchner woodwind instruments«

J. Small, M. Nilsson, V. Popov, S. Canuti, S. Weidauer, Shi Li

60 years Püchner woodwind instruments in Nauheim (live concert)

Stefano Canuti, Valeri Popov, Magnus Nilsson, Stephan Weidauer...

60 years Püchner woodwind instruments in Nauheim (live concert)

The Universal Bassoon Ensemble live at Beijing Bassoon Festival 2009

»Ohne Sorgen« of Josef Strauss, arr. for 4 bassoons and contrabassoon by Shi Li, performed by Valeri Popov, Mor Biron, Kim Walker, Magnus Nilsson and Shi Li

The Universal Bassoon Ensemble live at Beijing Bassoon Festival 2009

Encore: »The Flight of the Bumblebee« arr. for 4 bassoons and contrabassoon by Shi Li, performed by Valeri Popov, Mor Biron, Kim Walker, Magnus Nilsson and Shi Li

Henrik Chaim Goldschmidt performs Gabriel’s Oboe

Principal oboist with the Royal Opera Orchestra Copenhagen and founder of the Middle East Peace Orchestra performs Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe with the Faroe Island Orchestra

South American Püchner Bassoon Quartet, live in Cordoba

Fabio Cury, Brazil, Fabian Contreras and Gonzalo Brusco, Argentina and Felipe de Stefano, Chile perform Francisco Mignone’s Toada

Valeri Popov performing Piazzolla

Piazzolla's Libertango performed by Valeri Popov, Russian Bassoon Soloist and Professor at the Tchaikowsky Conservatory

The Universal Bassoon Ensemble live at Bassoon Festival Beijing 2009

F. Kreisler, Andantino for oboe, 4 bassoons and contrabassoon, arr. by Shi Li; performed by Valeri Popov, Mor Biron, Kim Walker, Magnus Nilsson, Shi Li and guest artist Wei Weidong

Live at Musik på Bosjökloster 2011, Sweden

Danish oboe soloist Henrik Goldschmidt and the Middle East Peace Orchestra live

La Muerte del Ángel-Astor Piazzolla Cuarteto Püchner

At Bassoon Festival Cordoba 2009