About Lewis Hugh Cooper
Lived 1920 – 2007 (aged 86). Lewis Hugh Cooper was an American bassoonist and conductor.
Lewis Hugh Cooper (December 31, 1920 – April 26, 2007) was professor of bassoon at the University of Michigan School of Music (now School of Music, Theatre & Dance) for 52 years, beginning in 1945 when he joined the Detroit Symphony as second bassoonist. He was an internationally recognized expert on bassoon design and acoustics, repair, pedagogy, and performance.
Cooper also consulted with the Püchner company, finishing and adjusting each new bassoon before giving it the "Cooper model" imprimatur.
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Who was Lewis Hugh Cooper?
American musician (1920-2007)
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Lewis Hugh Cooper was born on 31 December 1920.
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Lewis Hugh Cooper died on 26 April 2007.
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Lewis Hugh Cooper was a bassoonist and conductor.
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Lewis Hugh Cooper was American.
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