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Martin Kuuskmann

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Martin Kuuskmann
Birth nameMartin Kuuskmann
Born (1971-04-21) 21 April 1971 (age 53)
Tallinn, Estonia
GenresClassical, contemporary classical music, modern music
Occupation(s)Musician, recording artist, educator
InstrumentBassoon
Years active1994–

Martin Kuuskmann (born 21 April 1971) is a 3-time Grammy nominated Estonian-American virtuoso bassoonist. Noted for his performances and recordings spanning an extraordinarily wide range of styles, he has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors.

Biography

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Kuuskmann was born in Tallinn, Estonia. He studied bassoon in Tallinn Music High School, Manhattan School of Music and Yale School of Music.[1] His mentors include Stephen Maxym, Frank Morelli, Rufus Olivier, Vernon Read and Ilmar Aasmets.

He is currently a bassoon professor at the Lamont School of Music at University of Denver, he has taught at the Manhattan School of Music (2007-2016) and at the Mannes School of Music Preparatory School (1997-2003) in New York City.[2] Martin Kuuskmann lives in the Denver area with his wife and their three children.

Discography

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  • The Path of Mantra (with Peeter Vähi and Drikung Kagyu monks), 2002 Erdenklang, 21902
  • Nonstop (with Kristjan Randalu), 2010 Estonian Record Productions, 2209 ERP
  • Bassoon Concertos (with Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and Risto Joost), 2015 Estonian Record Productions, ERP 8215

References

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  1. ^ Martin Kuuskmann (Bassoon), bach-cantatas.com
  2. ^ Martin Kuuskmann profile, Manhattan School of Music
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