K. David Van Hoesen | |
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 c. 1952 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 29, 1926 Rochester, New York |
| Died | October 3, 2016 (aged 90) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Orchestral |
| Occupation(s) | Bassoonist, teacher |
| Years active | 1946-2016 |
Karl David Van Hoesen (June 29th 1926 – October 3, 2016) was an American bassoonist and second professor of bassoon at the Eastman School of Music where he succeeded his teacher, Vincent Pezzi. During his career, Van Hoesen was second bassoon of the Cleveland Orchestra, and principal bassoon of the Rochester Philharmonic. Van Hoesen became known as a prolific bassoon pedagogue, and his students went on to occupy positions in the majority of American symphony orchestras.