Op de Haubois of Basson meesterlyk spelen: Contextualising the Roles and Repertoire of Double-Reed Instruments in the Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden, 1677–1725
Luís Tasso Athayde Santos
Supervisor: Bert Mooiman, PhD
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Koninklijk Conservatorium, Hogeschool der Kunsten Den Haag for the degree of Master of Music in Early Music, Bassoon
March 2025
Main research questions
In relation to the period of study and the Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden
Where could double-reed players be found and heard?
What role did double-reed players play in society and how were they perceived?
What repertoire is historically-suitable for double-reed players?