Gwydion Brooke (1912–2005) was Britain’s principal bassoonist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, recognized as a member of its elite wind players. Originally named Frederick James Gwydion Holbrooke and son of composer Joseph Holbrooke, he joined the Philharmonia Orchestra after Sir Thomas Beecham's death and stayed until 1979. Brooke premiered Elizabeth Maconchy's Concertino for Bassoon & String Orchestra and was lauded by peers, with Thea King calling him the finest bassoonist she ever knew.
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Meaning of the name - Gwydion
wood, tree
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Occupation: bassoonist
Employers: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | Philharmonia Orchestra
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 26 Aquarius 41 | 27 Aquarius 30 | 16 Gemini 32 |
| Moon | 9 Aquarius 40 | 28 Taurus 31 | 11 Pisces 54 |
| Mercury | 15 Aquarius 15 | 18 Aquarius 31 | 4 Gemini 56 |
| Venus | 21 Capricorn 32 | 0 Aquarius 3 | 8 Gemini 46 |
| Mars | 6 Gemini 13 | 2 Aquarius 39 | 6 Leo 8 |
| Jupiter | 12 Sagittarius 12 | 9 Taurus 12 | 9 Sagittarius 25 |
| Saturn | 14 Taurus 51 | 8 Pisces 15 | 27 Taurus 9 |
| Uranus | 0 Aquarius 56 | 19 Taurus 17 | 3 Aquarius 4 |
| Neptune | 21 Cancer 31 | 26 Pisces 16 | 22 Cancer 9 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 3 | 0 Aquarius 50 | 28 Gemini 12 |
| Rahu | 24 Aries 38 | 18 Aries 24 | 18 Aries 42 |
| Ketu | 24 Libra 38 | 18 Libra 24 | 18 Libra 42 |
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